Donald L. Rhoads, 80, of Mifflin passed away at 7:10 p.m. on Friday, June 1, 2018, at the Geisinger-Lewistown Hospital.
Born on April 24, 1938 in Buck Wheat Valley, Snyder County, he was a son of the late Norman and Esther (Weidimoyer) Rhoads.
Surviving are his: companion Yvonne A. Murphy with whom he was blessed to share 48 years, three sons, Faron Rhoads, Dale Rhoads and his wife Carolyn, Bradley Rhoads and his wife Joy, two step daughters, Karen Gibbons and her husband Ernest, Nancy Ianson and her husband Clay, 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
A brother and three sisters preceded him in death making him the last of his generation.
Mr. Rhoads retired from the Labors Local No. 158, Harrisburg and he was a lifetime logger.
With his love of the outdoors, he enjoyed trout fishing, hunting and another favorite past time was his willingness to take a trip to the Hollywood Casino.
A memorial service will be held at 7:00 p.m., on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, from the Brown Funeral Homes, Inc., 100 Bridge Street, Mifflintown, with Pastor Judy Rowles officiating. Interment will private.
There will be no viewing or visitation.
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