Donald L. Graeff, 73, of Leesport, passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 in the Lutheran Home at Topton. He was the husband of Mary L. (Crigger) Graeff, who died March 12, 2020.
Born in West Reading, he was the son of the late Kenneth L. and Evelyn H. (Yeager) Graeff. Donald was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He worked as a machine mechanic and supervisor for Mid-Atlantic Canners, Hamburg. Donald was a member of the Keystone Social Club and the Port Clinton and Shartlesville Fire Companies. He enjoyed racing and would go to races every week. Donald especially enjoyed going to his grandchildren's sporting events.
Donald is survived by one daughter: Nicole D. (Graeff), wife of Brent Rothermel, Barto; one step-daughter: Robin Miseyko, wife of Paul, Reading; two grandchildren: Zachary and Cara Rothermel; and one step-granddaughter: Desirae. He is also survived by a brother: Glen K. Graeff, and his wife Karen, Centre Twp.; one niece and one nephew; and his close friend: Kenny Johnson, Hamburg.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 1:30 pm at Berks County Memorial Gardens. Please wear casual attire. The procession to the gravesite will form at the cemetery office. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Animal Rescue League, 54 Kennel Road, Birdsboro, PA 19508 or Humane Society of Berks County, 1801 N. 11th Street, Reading, PA 19604. Leibensperger Funeral Homes, Inc., Leesport is in charge of arrangements. For online condolences, please visit, www.leibenspergerfuneralhomes.com.