Rev. Donald C. Sweimler, "Ducky" 81, passed away at his New Holland, PA home with his loving wife Karen by his side on Wednesday, July 6, 2022. Born and raised in Reading, PA, Don was the son of the late Elmer Sweimler and Bertha Hettinger Sweimler.

Ducky graduated from Wilson High School where he was inducted in the Athletic Hall of Fame for multiple sports. He earned a bachelor's degree from The Kings College in New York where he was also inducted into the Athletic Hall of Fame, completed his master's degree in Education from Montclair State University in New Jersey, and was ordained as a minister at Graniteville Baptist Church in Rhode Island.

A man of many professional talents, Don worked for ServiceMaster in the Management Services Division for many years and later with his wife Karen at Lighthouse Vocational Services in New Holland, PA. Don loved the time he spent with his beloved Lighthouse crew. He also pastored nine churches including several in the Baptist, Methodist and Congregational denominations in New England and Pennsylvania. Don was currently pastoring Green Hill United Methodist Church in Conestoga, PA. He loved and served the Lord Jesus Christ with all his heart his whole life.

Don taught and coached at Nyack Missionary College, Philadelphia College of the Bible, Messiah College, and Barrington College. He enjoyed playing basketball, baseball, soccer, football, and golf. He loved to watch and cheer on the Phillies, Eagles, and Nittany Lions.

A faithful family man, Don loved to spend time with his dear grandchildren. He enjoyed bird watching, gardening, barbecuing, and spending time with his chocolate lab Daisy and cat Gracie.

In addition to his loving wife Karen (Hawkins) Sweimler, Don is survived by his daughter, Suzan Lesmerises, wife of Peter of Groton, CT, his son, Daniel Sweimler, husband of Christiane of Surry, ME, his daughter, Alyson Kreidler, wife of Rob of Marietta, PA, his daughter, Katie Schaeffer, wife of Matt of Sinking Spring, PA; nine grandchildren, Hunter, Aiden, Ayla and Emma Kreidler, Fox Sweimler, Kaleigh and Briana Willwerth, and Gabriel and Chase Schaeffer; three nieces, and many cousins.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, nephew Steve Sweimler, infant granddaughter Kyla Kreidler, and his brother Robert Sweimler, husband of Janice of Scott Township, PA.

A celebration of Don's life will take place on Sunday July 17, 2022, at 6 pm at Pine Grove Mennonite Church located at 1194 Reading Road Bowmansville, PA 17507. The family encourages attendees to wear Phillies gear or colors in honor of Don.

Interment at Green Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery will be private.

Kindly consider a memorial contribution to Green Hill U.M. Church, 5801 River Road, Conestoga, PA 17516 or to Lighthouse Vocational Services, 144 Orlan Road, New Holland, PA 17557 https://app.theauxilia.com/payments/client/lighthouse_vocational_services