Donald K. Warfel, 61, of Millersville, passed away Thursday, February 14, 2013 at home from natural causes.

Born on Oct. 4, 1951 in Lancaster PA to W. Kenneth and Elizabeth (Kleine) Warfel, he was predeceased by his father and sister, Lynda W. Green.

Don is survived by his mother, son Gregory K. Warfel of Lititz, sister Mary Beth W. (Gerry) Carbine of Kittery, Maine, brothers Michael (Elsa) Warfel of Millersville and W. Scott Warfel of Tampa, Florida, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Don is a graduate of Northwest Catholic High School in West Hartford, CT, class of 1969, and Fairfield University in Fairfield, CT, class of 1973.  He worked as an assistant golf pro at Glastonbury Hills Country  Club in CT, and at The Golf Oasis in Pittsburgh. He moved back to CT and worked in sales for Harbor Foods and H.P. Hood&Sons. Don and his family moved to Lancaster where he worked in the family business, Mumma Pretzel Bakery on 4th Street in Lancaster. Don was a familiar face both at the Mumma stand located at Central Market and more recently, Javaville Coffee Shop in Millersville.

Upon retirement he pursued several entrepreneurial ventures. In addition, he worked at Highlands at Donegal and Lancaster Country Club. His passion for golf lasted throughout his life, evident by the courses he played and trips to the Masters and several US Opens. He enjoyed helping others and being a caretaker to loved ones. He will be remembered by family and friends for his keen wit and quiet ways.

A Celebration of Life Service and exchange of memories of Don's life will be held at 7PM on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at the Charles F. Snyder, Jr. Funeral Home & Crematory, 3110 Lititz Pike, Lititz, PA 17543 with Rev. Josh Barner officiating. Family and friends will be received from 6-7PM at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in Don's memory to the Nicklaus Children's Health Care Foundation at www.nchcf.org/To send the family online condolences, please visit SnyderFuneralHome.com.