Donald I. Duckwitz Jr.
Donald I. Duckwitz, Jr., (October 8, 2025) was a man cherished by his family and loved by many. Don grew up in Oreland, PA and was a graduate of Springfield Township High School. After high school, he attended Temple University and went on to his career in hospital medical device sales. Don married his high school sweetheart, Susan Duckwitz (nee Beil) and was a devoted husband for 53 years.
He was a proud and loving father to Ryan (Melissa) Duckwitz, Heidi (Matthew) Leone, and Ashley Perez, and found great joy in being “Papa” to his four beloved grandchildren: Emma, Paige, Brady, and Sophie. Don’s presence was a steady source of strength and love for all who knew him. Don was a beloved brother-in-law especially close to Jerry and Sally Beil, and Joann and Bruce Stroh, as well as a treasured uncle. He was also a devoted brother to the late Donna Hemphill.
Friends and family are invited to celebrate Don’s life on Friday, October 17th. Visitation with family from 9:30am followed by a service at 10:30am at Chelten Church of Hope, 1601 N. Limekiln Pike, Dresher, PA 19025. Following the service, the family will greet guests at the church from 12:00pm to 1:30pm. Interment will be private.
In honor of Don’s memory and in lieu of flowers, the family kindly asks that donations be made to the Alzheimer’s Association.
Don’s legacy of kindness, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to family will live on in the many lives he touched.
My deepest condolences on your loss. He was a wonderful man. I am sure he will be greatly missed.
Sue, Sally, Jerry and all who loved Don- May the light of Don’s life remain in your hearts forever. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
I am so sad to hear that Don has passed. What a very special and kind man. ❤️
we extend our deepest condolences to SUE and the entire family. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
What a legacy of faith, love, courage, and grace. Don and Sue have blessed so many of us along the way. He is whole, healed and alive
Love to Sue and family
Being in the same industry, I always looked to Don as a mentor.
I am very sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was a wonderful mentor and terrific boss, at both Mediq/PRN and at ARAMARK. I will always be grateful to Don for the many career opportunities he gave me.
Sending my love to Sue and family. May your community give you the love and support you gave to me.
Dear Sue,Heidi, Ryan,Ashley. So sorry for your loss. Our sincere sympathy. The Hill’s. Ruthanne,Ray,,Jason, David.
Sue, Heidi, Ryan and Ashley. So sorry for your loss. Please accept our sincere sympathy. The Hill’s. Ruthanne ,Ray, Jason, David.
It was such a pleasure to get to know Don through our small group study. What most stands out to me was that Don was a true gentleman. Strong when needed, a wonderful husband and father and a caring friend. He was the kind of man we want our sons to be. His smile and wit will be greatly missed.
His dear family-you are in our prayers as you grieve the loss of his earthly presence but also rejoice at his arrival in heaven, whole again and with his savior who he loved and served.