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Born in Strausstown, he was the son of the late Leroy and Pearl E. (Potteiger) Balthaser. He graduated from Hamburg High School and attended Albright College. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Donald owned and operated Balthaser Garage and Mini-Mart for many years. He also worked for Leffler Fuels and drove for Quest Diagnostics. Donald loved cars, NASCAR, racing, and was a fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He was a member of Vaux Lodge #406 F&AM, Hamburg.
Surviving in addition to his wife are his children: Cale T. Balthaser, husband of Anne (Wilson) Balthaser, Strausstown; and Kristel L. (Balthaser) Weidner, Colorado Springs; four grandchildren: Taylor, Austin, Bailey and Justin; and two great-grandchildren: Mave and Carlisle. Donald is also survived by his twin sister: Donna E. (Balthaser) Grime, Strausstown.
Services are private at the convenience of the family. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Hamburg is in charge of arrangements.
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Dawn stupak
June 11, 2025
It was a please taking care of jeff with jlf
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Charles Brown
June 11, 2025
Sympathy to Ginny and the family. We had some good times together. Charlie Brown
Gloria Potteiger Christman
June 9, 2025
My sympathy to Ginny and her family. It has been a long time since I saw Jeff but remember the times as children that we played together in Strausstown and rode the Strausstown flyer to high school. Jeff´s was my cousin and since we lived close by we spent a lot of time together as kids.
So sorry as adults that we did not see each other very often.
With sympathy and love, Gloria Potteiger Christman
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