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Donald E. Nester, 48, of Emmaus, died on July 3, 2010 in his residence. He was the husband of Susan M. (Merenda) Nester. They celebrated their 20th wedding anniversary October 28, 2009. Born in Allentown, he was the son of E. Vernon and Florence A. (Lorish) Nester of Allentown. He was a graduate of Emmaus High School and Lincoln Technical School. Don was an employee of Lancer Systems, Allentown. He was a member of Old Zionsville U.C.C. He honorably served his country in the Navy. Don and his family enjoyed boating and fishing. He loved his family very much. Survivors: Parents; wife; sons, Jared Pacchioli of Macungie and Drake Nester of Emmaus; daughter, Chandel wife of Anthony Trumbauer of Portland; brother, Dennis E. Nester and wife Debra of Frederick, MD; sisters, Debra E. wife of Ronald Moyer of Orefield and Donna E. Nester of Fountain Hill. He was predeceased by a brother Douglas E. Nester. Services: Memorial Service Wednesday, July 7, 2010 at 7 p.m. in Old Zionsville U.C.C., 5981 Fountain Road, Old Zionsville. Visitation 6 to 7 p.m. in the church. Schantz Funeral Home, Inc., Emmaus is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be made to www.schantzfh.com Contributions: In Lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society Lehigh Valley Unit, 3893 Adler Place, Bethlehem, PA 18017.
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for Donald Nester
John Kohler
July 15, 2010
Donald, you were my best friend growing up. I am so glad I stopped and spoke with you a few weeks ago at your work. I never thought it would be the last time I would see you. I am at a loss for words...........(tears). I will miss you until we meet again. God bless!
My deepest sympathy to the entire Nester family.
David Blyler
July 12, 2010
Dear Nester family, though it has been a long time since I've seen Donnie and the rest of you, I still have many strong and fond memories of you all and our time on Jubilee St. My deepest sympathies on your loss.
Kim
July 11, 2010
Though I haven't been in contact with Donnie or the Nester family in many many years, I have some very fond of Donnie. May God carry you all through this sad time and may good memories of Donnie last forever.
There is a poem by ~Helen Lowrie Marshall called "Afterglow" that you might like to look up (I think it would describe Donnie)
God Bless Each and Everyone of you,
Gary Beck
July 10, 2010
Growing up, I knew Donnie as a good friend of my brother Alan. I remember him for his kindness, sense of humor, and wonderful personality. A story I'll share is when we worked on a house-painting project many years ago at my brother's place. I had not done much spackling before that. Donnie showed me what to do. Every so often, he'd stop by to check my work, shake his head, and say "Don't use so much spackle, you'll be sanding that thing forever". He made the work fun. I hear his words to this day whenever I'm spacking. My heart-felt thoughts and prayers go out to Donnie's family and friends.
Mike & Peggy buchold
July 9, 2010
pleasse accept our heartfelt condolences. you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers
Linda & Chuck Miller & Family (Dawn, Caren & Chuckie) Miller
July 8, 2010
Floss, Vernie, Denny, Deb & Donna -
We were so sorry to hear of Donnie's passing. We hold all of you in my thoughts & prayers.
Mary Ann Miller
July 7, 2010
Floss, Vern and All the Family:
I was so sorry to read about the death of Donald. My heartfelt sympathy goes out to all of You.
Mary Ann Miller
Mitch
July 7, 2010
Don was one of the truly genuine good guys at True Value while I worked there. Though we lost touch over the years, he will always be one of "the crew" from Building 3 & 4 and will be missed very much by all those who knew him and worked with him. My condolences to Susan and family.
July 7, 2010
Jared and Family,
Please accept our sincere condolences with your loss.
Larry, Susan (Hanitz)& Nick Copeland
July 7, 2010
Please accept my sincere sympathy at the passing of Donald. He was too young to leave this world. May the Lord Jesus Christ be your comforter for he will strengthen you and protect you and keep you under his wings. All you need do is ASK and pray. So sorry Sue, Jared & chantel. Mary Lou Hemmerly
Lisa Stone
July 7, 2010
To Sue and Family, My heart go out to you in this time of sadness.Don was a wonderful father. I lived across from the Nesters house and used to babysit Drake when he was little. I am so sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you always.
Alan Beck
July 7, 2010
Dear Nester family. Words can not express the sadness I am feeling in my heart right now. Donny was a very special childhood friend. We had a lot of good times together when younger. Hunting, fishing, dirt bike riding, hiking...too many wonderful times to mention. As we got older, he was the Best Man in my wedding. Over the years, we sometimes don't take time to keep in contact with the special people who touched our lives. Life gets very hectic sometimes. Donny and I did lose track of each other for a little while, but within the past few years we had been in touch. And my wife and I are thankful for that. We will miss him so much, and will never forget the happiness and joy he brought into our lives. Love
Alan, Chris, Matthew and Brian Beck
July 7, 2010
Dear Nester family, Maynard and I were shocked when we read of this in the newspaper. Our thoughts and prayers are for your entire family. He will be missed by a lot of people. Thinking and praying for your family.
Debbie and Maynard Schaffer
Deb Moyer
July 7, 2010
The world has lost someone very special..."I'll love you forever, I'll like you for always...as long as forever, my baby brother you'll be."
Doug Diehl
July 7, 2010
Dear Flossy and Vernie,
I was shocked to hear about Donnie. I remember all of the good times I had growing up on Jubilee street. Donnie always made thinks a bit more fun. My deepest sympathy for your loss. I will always remember the good times I had as a kid with Donnie and the rest of the gang.
The Nester Bunch in the London Tube. Pictured: Ben Roth, Brandi George, Drake Nester, Don Nester, and Sue Nester
Micky Haney
July 6, 2010
I will forever remember Mr. Nester (Don) as my chaperone during our trip to England. I feel so blessed to have shared such an amazing experience with the Nester family. I just remember the laughter, memories, and the fun we had in the "Nester Bunch." The love that your family has is so powerful and will never end. To all of the Nester family I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing and you are in my thoughts and prayers. God Bless.
Katie Jones
July 6, 2010
Dear Nester Family,
I am so sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure meeting Mr. Nester after numerous shows. He was a very loving father and never missed a show. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Jeanine Braren-Wuchter
July 6, 2010
Dear Sue, and family,I am so sorry for your loss.I haven't spoke to Don since TV.It sounds like he didn't change,always agood sense of humor,like putting somebody up in a rack 25'and leaving them there for a bit.He was an all around nice person to work with.May all the stories you here from friends and family help you through the sadness.
Carol Richards-Brown, Charles Brown & Family
July 6, 2010
Sue, Drake, and the Nester Family, We are very sorry for your loss. Donny was a really special guy! When Zachary and Drake were growing up you could always count on Donny having a smile and some kind of humorous joke. Now your hearts are heavy but one day your heart will feel lighter when you think back on all the great times you had together as a family. You could always see the love for his family in his eyes.
Sue Geitz
July 6, 2010
Nester family, I am sorry for your loss. I had the pleasure of working with Don and experiencing his laughter, smiles, and stories that he shared. Don was a wonderful person and will be missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Mary Ann and Vince Kelly
July 6, 2010
Dear Sue, Drake and Jared,
We were so sorry to hear of Don's passing. Your memories will live in your hearts forever. You are in our prayers.
Sue Kohler
July 6, 2010
Nester family, my deepest sympathies to you all at this difficult time. May you find comfort, peace and strength in remembering good times and memories of him. Mostly I remember his smile and camping trips when we were kids. Love you all and keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
Rebecca Abruzzese
July 6, 2010
Nester Family,
I am so sorry for your pain at this time. My familys heart's go out to you. Always in my prayers.
love,
Amanda Kelly
July 6, 2010
Don,you were good person inside and out and will be truly missed. Work will not be the same without your smile and silly jokes to brighten our days, and you have left us all with wonderful memories to get us through this difficult time.
Dave Decker
July 6, 2010
We were so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help at this time. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family.
Kevin Stemple
July 6, 2010
Drake and Family, Every time I meet your dad, he put a smile on my face. My prayer's are with you, and I am here if you need anything at all.
Allyson Swett
July 6, 2010
Sue,
I pray that all your happy family memories will live on and provide you comfort in this time. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
Bonnie and Rusty Trumbauer
July 6, 2010
To Sue and family ...
Our sincere sympathy and love to a truly beautiful family. Try to surround yourself with all the warm memories of time together, years of love shared with your husband and father. May you find comfort in the caring thoughts of many wonderful friends and family.
dustin pastula
July 5, 2010
i dont know what to say. i am not good with these things but this is a shock to me. i could not be more sorry for mr. nester's family. he was such a good man. always happy making us all laugh at picnics at the nesters home. he was so easy to talk to and get along with. although i have lost contact over the past year or so i still love you guys. drake im here for ya brother. if you need me let me kno. mom. i love you, hang in there. and dad. R.I.P. ill miss you.
Scott Kratzer
July 5, 2010
I found a great friend in Don over the past few years. He was a joy to work with and always willing to take on any job and help out. I cannot imagine the depth of your loss.
Vince Suzadail
July 5, 2010
Dear Sue and Family, My heartfelt condolences to you. May the support of your friends and family help see you through.
Sheileen Corbett
July 5, 2010
Although I knew him briefly, I can attest to the great gifts he has imparted to his son, Drake. Their bond was palpable and the support and dedication Mr. Nester had for Drake was undeniable. His face would light up with his son's accomplishments and creative talent, even if it meant driving two or more hours in a snow storm. The heaven is a better place having him among the angels and the earth has been blessed to have known him. Godspeed.
July 5, 2010
I am truly sorry about your loss. I only saw him waiting for Drake after a King's Theater performance. May God give you a peace that only HE can give during this time. You are in our prayers. (Karen Tomasacci, Lukas' mom)
Ian Hartman
July 5, 2010
Mr. Nester was an incredible human being. He always brought a smile to my face no matter what the situation- whether it was at stressful rehearsal, after an exhausting day in England, or on his boat at the lake house, trying his hardest to toss me into the water. Drake and Mrs. Nester- I'm so terribly sorry for your loss. He will be missed, but the beautiful memories will live on.
Iron Pigs 7/1/10
Bill Hahn
July 5, 2010
Sue and Family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Don will be dearly missed but let the memories of the good times help you through this difficult loss.
Robin and Rachael Young
July 5, 2010
Dear Nester Family,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Donnie was a wonderful and loving person who I spent my childhood with. He was full of laughter and smiles that never seemed to wear out. He had great personality and huge heart. I was so glad that my daughter got to spend time, be it chaperoning or doing theatre with Drake, with someone who brought such joy to my younger years.
You are in our thoughts and prayers. We will miss him dearly.
Ben Roth
July 5, 2010
Mr. Nester was a great person. He was one of my chaperones when I went to England during the winter of my sophomore year. He always knew how to make everybody laugh with either his jokes or his ability to take pictures of himself. I will never forget the times he pulled me on the 177 cm. tube behind his boat and tried to knock me off into the water. He was a great person and will be missed dearly. My thoughts and prayers are with you Mrs. Nester and Drake.
Jane Urffer
July 5, 2010
Sue,
We are very sorry for your loss. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Larry was just speaking of Donnie, and time just passes you by. You and your family our in our prayers.
Ted and Linda Brent
July 5, 2010
We will always remember Don's gentle humor and patience as co-chaperone's on the fast paced Emmaus H.S. tour of England.Ted and his co-C-Pap user were always the first to fall asleep on the tour bus. He entertained all with his jokes and picture taking especially when he found a way to get himself in the pictures.In this modern day world where most people are too busy to help, he exemplified patience and fidelity to Sue and Drake.He was so proud of all of their talents and always willing to lend his help no matter what the task- even ironing costumes for South Pacific with a smile on his face.
Our thought and prayers are with you Sue and Drake,you have been blessed with a wonderful Husband and Father. We pray that your memories of all the wonderful experiences you have had together will strengthen you at this difficult time.
Carol Kidd
July 5, 2010
Dear Flo & Vern,
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Carol Kidd
Jillian Jones
July 5, 2010
Love You Uncle Donald, you will be greatly missed. <3<3
July 5, 2010
I don't really know what to say. Drake, Mr. Nester's son, is a very good friend of mine. Mr. Nester was such a wonderful father and an amazing friend to all. His smiles and jokes always brought happiness wherever he went. He was friendly to everyone, and really made a room come alive when he arrived. His smiles were infectious. He was a great man and I'm so sorry to see him gone. The family of Mr. Nester is in our prayers and in our hearts. Let us know if we can help in anyway.
~ Christopher and the whole Brown family
Colin Walsh
July 5, 2010
Mr. Nester,
My adopted father. You will be dearly missed, and will be forever in my prayers. You left this world too early and we're all feeling the loss of such a great man. Your strength and power (which I feared while sitting next to you during "Wonder of the World") will live on in your children, whom you loved so much
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We always joked around that Drake was my brother. I make this promise to you now, more than ever, that he always will be and I will be there for him whenever he needs anything, even if its just a good raquetball game.
You are dearly loved and missed
July 5, 2010
Dear Nester Family,
I went to school with Donald and he was one of the nicest people I have met. I am very sorry for your loss, may your tears soon be replaced with happy memories.
Stephanie Fries
Tucson, Az
Donna Brown
July 5, 2010
Sue, Drake and family, My heart goes out to you. My first thought when I heard was how I would miss his smile and humor. Seeing him put a ladies hat on his head and strike a pose; seeing him carrying in tons of costuming materials; his being able to make everyone laugh to lighten the mood... I feel blessed to have known him. One of my favorite memories was when we were doing Les MIs and we were finally getting to the point were things we coming together. Drake was on stage, having finished a section of dialogue and Don turned to me and with the biggest grin said, "he gets it from me." So many memories of his clowning and so many memories of him going the extra mile to help out and to care. I miss him, many others will too. I love you both. Don was a good man and he love you both. <3
Joanne
July 5, 2010
Sue,
What moves through us is a silence, a quiet sadness, a longing for one more day, one more word, one more touch, we may not understand why he left this earth so soon, or why he left before we were ready to say good-bye, but little by little, we begin to remember not just that he died, but that he lived. And that his life gave us memories too beautiful to forget. May Don rest in peace. My heart goes out to you and your family in this time of sorry.
July 5, 2010
Dear Florence and family, Just a note to express our deepest sympathy to you and your family thru this very sad time. Lovingly, Marlene and Ronald Shoemaker(Bertha Houseknecht's daughter)
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