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Donald Hausman Obituary

Donald A. Hausman, Jr., 82, of Allentown, passed away Friday, March 14, 2025, in Lehigh Valley Hospital – Muhlenberg surrounded by family. He was the husband of Cheryl M. (Cichello) Hausman. They were married 57 years. Born in Allentown, he was a son of the late Betty L. (Haring) and Donald A. Hausman, Sr. Donald was a graduate of Allentown H.S., class of 1960. He was an Air Force veteran who served from 1962 to 1966. Donald was an electrical designs draftsman at Air Products for many years and retired from GMA. He was a lifetime member of St. John's Evangelical Lutheran Church, Allentown, where he served on multiple church committees and volunteered in various positions including sacramental deacon and usher. In his younger years, he was the manager/coach of the church softball team and the manager of the church basketball team. Donald enjoyed camping and taking bus trips with his wife. They attended many Iron Pigs games together as season ticket holders. Donald was most proud of his involvement in the Boy Scouts of America program. He was actively involved for over 65 years. Over the years, Donald served as Assistant Scout Master, Scout Master, Commissioner, and Camp Master. After retiring, he spent summers volunteering at Camp Trexler for 13 years. He received many awards including Eagle Scout, Vigil Member of the Order of the Arrow, Silver Beaver, Wood Badge, Shadow of the Eagle, and the Lutheran Church Lamb Award. Survivors: Wife, Cheryl; Son: Andrew and his wife Linda of Whitehall; Daughter: Carol Kiefer and her husband Ron of Bethlehem; Grandsons: Jacob and Ryan Hausman of Whitehall, Cole Kiefer of Bethlehem; Brothers: Peter and his wife Tycha of Lanoka Harbor, NJ, James and his wife Mary of Allentown, Richard, Sr. and his wife Deb of Breinigsville. Services: 11 am Saturday, March 22, 2025, St. John's Church, 37 S. 5th St., Allentown 18101. Call 9 – 11 am Saturday in the church. Arrangements by Stephens Funeral Home, Inc., . Contributions: to the church or Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758516, Topeka, KS 66675.

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Published by WFMZ-TV 69 News on Mar. 16, 2025.

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Carol and Tim Hecht

March 20, 2025

Cheryl,Andy,Carol and family
Fond memories of our time as neighbors. So sorry for your loss. May god bless you all.

Joe Zairo

March 19, 2025

Dear Hausman family. I knew Don through Boy Scouts and I always enjoyed talking with him while camping at Camp Trexler, may he rest in peace.

Chris Derhammer

March 17, 2025

Dear Hausman family, Andy,Linda, Jake Ryan, Cheryl and all who knew and loved Donald, May he rest in heavenly peace. It sure sounds like he had a good active life and enjoyed Scouting and helping others. May you always treasure the good memories of your Dad, Grandpa, husband and friend. May God bless his soul and God's peace and love to you all. May it give you comfort to know he resting in the palm of God's hand, no more pain, suffering or sorrow. My most sincere sympathy to you all. Your brother in Christ, Chris Derhammer

Robert J. Miklas, USN.

March 17, 2025

Donald, you are now relieved from your post. You have made your final flight into the wild blue yonder´s. A job well done fellow Vietnam Veteran. America thanks you for your service to our country in the defense of freedom. The final volley has sounded and taps is about to sound ending a successful career as a nation´s defender. Have a smooth flight airman.

Grateful

March 17, 2025

Donald,
Thank You for Your service to our country.

God Bless You!
God be with your family!

Sincerely,
A Grateful American

Renee Kiser

March 16, 2025

I worked with Don at Air Products.
He was very nice and kind. Condolences to his family for their loss.

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