Donald Frederick Thompson

Donald Frederick Thompson, age 87, passed away at PA Soldiers and Sailors Home in Erie on Tuesday, August 22, 2017. He was born September 24, 1929 in Erie, son of the late James and Edith Thompson. He resided in Erie most of his life.

Don liked to play cards with his brothers, fishing, and helping anyone who needed help with plumbing or wiring. He was a picker of good things that someone could use. He enjoyed riding his bike around North East, Erie and Mesa, AZ, and also enjoyed his family and friends.

Don joined the Army during the Korean War. He worked for Lords Corp. when he got out of the Army. Then he worked for Ford Motor Co. in Buffalo, a truck driver for Knox Air in Erie, a plumber for Waterhouse Plumbing and a truck driver for Akerly Concrete. Next he worked for Ganzer Construction as a concrete pump operator and last he worked for Keybert Construction in Edinboro as a concrete pump operator.

He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Vera M. (Foster); six brothers, James, Richard, Gilbert, Henry, Douglas and Lawrence; and a grandson, Isaiah Bartlebough.

Survivors are children, Donald Thompson Jr. (Vivian) of Mesa, AZ, and Nancy Stepnowski (Peter) of Lawrence Park, Dale Thompson (Lynne) of Harborcreek, and Diane Archer of Erie; one brother, Forest Thompson (Leona) of summit Twp.; two sisters-in-law, Juanita Thompson of Waterford and Donna Winkler of Harborcreek; six grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Friends may call at Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc., 2607 Buffalo Rd., on Wednesday from 7 to 9 pm and on Thursday from 2 pm until the time of the Funeral Service there at 4 pm. Private burial will at North East Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be designated to the PA Soldiers & Sailors Home, Welfare Fund, 560 East 3rd Street, Erie, PA 16507.