Donald Walter Elsasser

Donald  “Pete” Walter Elsasser, a devoted husband, loving father, and proud Army veteran, passed away peacefully on July 4th, 2024, at the age of 89. Born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on October 27, 1934, to Bertha and Fred Elsasser, Donald served his country with honor during the Korean War.

Throughout his life journey, Don was a dedicated machinist, working for P&G for 35 years. Donald leaves behind his wife of 45 years, Dolores Elsasser, his children Donald Elsasser Jr, Sue (Dave) Elsasser, and Steve (Rena) Elsasser, grandchildren, Jacob Elsasser, Brandon (Dakota) Elsasser, Kaely (Daniel) Cullison, great-grandson, Coast Elsasser, step-children, Joe (Kathy) Mozzone, step-grandchildren, Joey (Kendra) Mozzone and Mike Mozzone and many extended relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents Bertha and Fred Elsasser, siblings, Anne “Nan” Elsasser, Marian Wheeler, Fred “Bud” Elsasser Jr. and step-daughter Cathy Adams.

Donald found joy in simple pleasures, from swimming and playing tennis to reading, playing cards, solving puzzles, and engaging in DIY projects. He was a man of many talents, always eager to lend a helping hand or share a kind word with those around him. He was a friend to all.

 Family and friends are invited to a memorial service honoring Donald’s life, on Friday, July 12, 2024, at 11:00 am, with visitation beginning at 10:30 AM, at the Arlington Memorial Gardens Lakeside Mausoleum Chapel, located at 2145 Compton Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, 45231. Once on the grounds of the memorial park, follow the RED line to the chapel. The service will serve as a time of reflection, remembrance, and celebration of a life well-lived.

Memorial donations can be directed to the Huntington’s Disease Society of America at HDSA.org, or by mailing a check to HDSA Ohio Valley Chapter, 9370 Fields Ertel Road #498097, Cincinnati, OH 45249.