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Donald Showalter Obituary
Showalter, Donald Raymond 78, of Port Richey, FL, formerly of Northwest side of Chicago, loving Father of Mary, John (Karen), Beth (Jim) Cygnar and Chuck Showalter, proud grandfather of David, Danny, Kelly, Lauren, Nicole, Sarah and Kealey. Donald proudly served seven years in the US Navy and 32 years as a Park Ridge Police officer. A memorial visitation will be held Saturday, July 11, at the M.J. Suerth Funeral Home, 6754 N. Northwest Hwy. Chicago form 3:00 to 8:00 p.m. A memorial service will take place at 6:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the U.S Navy-Marine Corp Relief Society, 875 N. Randolph St. Suite 225, Arlington, VA. 22203 (www.nmcrs.org) appreciated. For further information 773-631-1240, 847-823-6540 or www.suerth.com. 
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Karrie Brigson
August 3, 2009
I am very sorry to hear about your Dad and Grandfather. I know that he will be missed.
Karrie Showalter Brigson - daughter of Scott Showater, Burlington WI
July 16, 2009
This was quite a shock....May you rest in peace forever...Helen Kern
Helen Kern
July 16, 2009
This was quite a shock....May you rest in peace forever...Helen Kern
July 11, 2009
Your Dad was a great guy,he will be missed. Our thoughts and prayers,
Sheri(Semerau)Murbach and family
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David Showalter
July 10, 2009
I'm proud to be the grandson of a man who had done more things in his life than most people dream of. I love you grandpa <3
Nancy Showalter
July 10, 2009
"I hope you had the time of your life."
John Banas
July 9, 2009
When I was the rookie he was a mentor, coach, and trusted friend. It's been a long time. He also taught me we didn't always eat donuts. God Bless You!
Mary
July 7, 2009
I love ya Dad. Things just won't be the same without you.
Chuck Showalter
July 6, 2009
He made me proud to carry our name. "love ya guy"
rick benson
July 5, 2009
Don, lifetime friend. You will always be in our prayers. Rick and Betty Benson
The Rud Family
July 5, 2009
Don was a great guy, we are neighbors
that met Don through John and Karen.
We will miss him.
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