A funeral will be held Saturday, November 20, 2021 for 88-year-old Donald Walter Verseman of Perryville, Missouri who passed away Monday, November 15, 2021 at Independence Care Center of Perry County.
He was born June 3, 1933 in Farrar, Mo. the son of Walter and Esther (Lorenz) Verseman who both preceded him in death.
He married Doris M. (Ruehling) Verseman October 23, 1954 at Trinity Lutheran Church in Altenburg, Mo.
He is survived by two sons: David (Mary) Verseman of Chester, Ill. and Darren (Susan) Verseman of Perryville, Mo.; a daughter: Denise (James) Steffens of Perryville, Mo.; two brothers: Dennis (Kathy) Verseman of Canton, Mich. and Alan Verseman of Frohna, Mo; a sister: Charlotte Krauss of Perryville, Mo.; a brother-in-law: Edgar Roth of Perryville, Mo.; eight grandchildren: Amy (Jacob) Maier, Michael (Megan) Verseman, Kara (Josh) Meyer, Hannah (Chris) Sweeney, Kathryn Verseman, Jacklyn Verseman and Sophie Verseman, and 14 great-grandchildren.
He was also preceded in death by a sister: Betty Roth; daughter -in-law: Verlene Verseman; sister-in-law: Linda Verseman and brother-in-law: Howard Krauss, Jr.
Donald worked at Gilster Mary Lee as a mixer.
He was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville.
Don was an avid hunter of coon, deer, turkey and small game.
He coached baseball for years, played softball and enjoyed bowling, dancing and corny jokes.
Don and Doris spent lots of time camping.
He worked with the Laborer’s for Christ.
Visitation will be 4-8 p.m. Friday, November 19, 2021 from at Ford & Young Funeral Home and 8-10 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville.
A funeral for 88-year-old Donald Walter Verseman of Perryville will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Perryville with the Rev. Matthew Marks officiating.
Burial will be at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery in Perryville.
Memorial contributions may be given to Immanuel Lutheran School, Saxony Lutheran High School or Crown Hospice.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandyoungfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Young Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.