Donald Gary Gaiser

Donald Gary Gaiser, 85, passed away peacefully January 29, 2025, at the Luxe Rehabilitation Center in Jupiter, Florida, after a brief Illness. Donald was born September 25th, 1939, in Karns City, PA, the son of H. Donald and Dorothy Anderson Gaiser.

Don graduated from Fairview Township-Karns City High School in 1957, where he excelled both academically and as an athlete. He attended Clarion State Teachers College and was the number one golfer all four years he attended. He graduated in 1961 with a BS degree in Math and Science. Don taught Mathematics for 34 years at East Brady High School and other schools in the Armstrong District. He remained a talented and avid golfer, winning many country club championships and, later in life, often shooting his age or below. He and his wife, Rose, were avid runners throughout their lives and competed in road races across the country.

Don and Rose moved to sunny Stuart, Florida in 2011, where they continued to enjoy an active lifestyle with friends and family. He is survived by his sister, Doris Whitehead of East Brady, PA and Stuart, FL and his brother, Dennis Gaiser (Elaine) of Petrolia, PA; sister-in-law, Carole Marini of Fresno, CA; nephews Rick Whitehead of Stuart, FL, and Chad (Amy) Gaiser of Douglassville, PA; nieces Robin Whitehead Lee of Nashville, TN, and Gwen (Eric Zack) Gaiser of Pittsburgh, PA; great nephews Jackson Wessel and Evan Wessel of Nashville, TN; great nieces Lindsey (George) Blackwell of Port St. Lucie, FL, Logan Gaiser and Keller Gaiser, of Douglassville, PA; and numerous cousins and family. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemarie Maxim Gaiser, who died in 2016; a brother-in-law, Jack Whitehead; sister Rebecca Gaiser; and nephew Ronald Whitehead.

The family wishes to thank the staff of Discovery Village at Stuart where he spent his last years making new friends and memories, and his dear friend, Mary Killgore, for her care and support.

The family has chosen to honor Don's memory privately.