Donald "Don" Paul Hunsberger

Donald (Don) Paul Hunsberger (92) died peacefully in his sleep early on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 at Burkholder House at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community In Harrisonburg VA following a general decline in health. Donald was born on April 12, 1931 in Telford, PA. He was the son of Edna (Ruth) and Paul Hunsberger and he was the sixth of nine children. Donald was married to his beloved wife, Sarah Kathryn Godshall on February 17, 1950 at Methacton Mennonite Church. Hospitality was their hallmark as they hosted people from all over the world and from many walks of life. His honest (often blunt), but deeply caring (and often misunderstood) demeanor endeared him to many.

Don worked for the AmeriGas company for 35 years, first in the Philadelphia area and later in Northeastern PA, where they purchased a farm and lived for 38 years. At home he enjoyed hunting and fishing, while at work, as a district manager, he mentored and assisted many. Following their life on the farm they moved to Harrisonburg where he enjoyed backyard wildlife, tinkering on his John Deere tractor, the Rooster Club, reading and singing.

Donald is survived by his wife Sarah (92), daughters; Linda (Silas) Booker, Anita (Herb)Weaver, Donna Kim (Mike Cirigliano) Hunsberger, Katrina Jill (Ernie) Didot, who are all residents of Harrisonburg area. He was loved and admired by his 10 grandchildren: Samuel (Amanda ) Booker, Sarah (Adam) Kushner, Katrina (Guy) Kapichok, Mikita m(Steven Princenthal) Weaver, Luke (Bethany) Booker, Anda (Andrew Summers) Weaver, Raven Weaver, Ona (Gary) Spicer, Luther Didot and Eva Didot.

He is also survived by 11 great grandchildren: Amelia Booker, Larson, Winslow, and Louis Booker, Theon and Remi Spicer, Avery Weaver Summers, Abigail Kushner, Hailey, Hannah and Harmony Kapichok. Surviving siblings: Ronald Hunsberger, his twin brother, of Souderton, PA, Arlin Hunsberger of Goshen, IN, and Merrill Hunsberger of Waterloo Canada.

Don had an abiding, but raw faith. He joins his late son Dean Hunsberger, his three sisters and two brothers who died before him.

Visitation and Memorial Service will be held at Park View Mennonite Church on January 20, 2024 at 11:00 am. (Live stream @pvmchurch.org) Friends and family are invited to a luncheon following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be Park View Mennonite Church, 1600 College Avenue, Harrisonburg, VA 22802 or Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community "Compassion Fund", 1491 Virginia Avenue, Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802.

Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.mcmullenfh.com.

McMullen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.