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Donald E. "Don" Day, 90, of Howard, passed away at Lock Haven Rehab and Nursing Center, on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.
Born on Aug. 24, 1934, he was the son of the late Charles T. and Charlotte M. (Schenck) Day.
Don was a proud graduate of Howard High School, Class of 1952. He worked at Piper Aircraft and did construction work for local contractors before working at the Howard Nursery. He retired as a supervisor after 25-plus years.
Don was a member of Faith Chapel in Hunter Run. He was a Liberty Township supervisor for many years. He was an avid pool shooter and was a member of many pool leagues. He enjoyed attending auctions and was excited to add to his Hall's China collection. He took several big trips with his siblings and loved each adventure. He also enjoyed the potluck dinners with his brothers and sisters.
Family was very important to Don, but nothing meant more to him than his grandchildren. His face would light up when one would walk in the room. He treasured the times with all of his family.
Don was a member of the Beech Creek American Legion Post 623 and the Howard VFW Post 8269.
Don is survived by his five children, Terry W. Day and his wife, Diane, of Howard, David L. Day and his wife, Mona, of Howard, Kathy J. McAulay and her husband, "Jug," of Howard, Gregory W. Day and his wife, Carol, of Bellefonte and Patty J. Cleaver and her husband, Steve, of Howard; nine grandchildren, Kenneth (Renee), Justin (Rebecca), Michelle, Meshia (Phil), Katrina (Steve), Tanner, Natalie (Matthew), Rachel (Kevin) and Joshua; 16 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
He is also survived by his siblings, Donna Flaig, of Mill Hall, Gordon Day (Caroline), of Howard, Larry Day (Louisa), of Annapolis, Md., Judy Gephart (Jim), of DuBois, and Gary Day (Candy), of Howard; his former wife and mother of his children, Beatrice Day, of Howard; and his companion, Ivy Woomer, of Howard.
Along with his parents, Don was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert, Richard and Arlin.
Visitation will be on Monday, Dec. 9, 2024, from 10 a.m. to noon, followed by the funeral service at noon with Pastor Catherine Dittman officiating at the Daughenbaugh Funeral Home in Milesburg. The burial will be private at Schenck's Cemetery in Howard Township.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the donor's favorite charity.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Daughenbaugh Funeral Home, Inc. in Milesburg, Pa. An online guest book can be signed or condolences to the family available at www.daughenbaughfuneralhome.com.