Donald Anthony Kasner Sr.

Donald Anthony Kasner Sr. passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024, at the age of 88.

He was born in 1936 in McKeesport, PA to the late Virginia Marie Martin Kasner and Edward Allen Kasner.

Donald graduated from the University of Pittsburgh where he was also on the gymnastics team.

He moved to Delaware in 1965 where he was a teacher and gymnastics coach at Conrad High School. He also taught Driver’s Education at Wilmington High School and William Penn High School. Donald was a devoted gymnastics coach at the Wilmington Olympiad for many years as well as a member of the Wilmington Turners and the NCC Recreational Program.

Donald was predeceased by his wife, Linda Kasner. He is survived by his daughter, Dawni Dee Hollingsworth, his son, Donald Anthony Kasner Jr. (Kay), his daughter, Virginia Marie Kasner (Jim), his granddaughter, Rachel Casapulla (Colleen), his grandson, Aaron Edward Kasner, his granddaughter Nyla Lin Kasner, his great-granddaughter, Josie Lea Casapulla, and his stepson, John Winward. He is also survived by many extended family members and his dear friend of over 70 years, Dolores (Dee) Cahoon.

Services for Donald will be held privately.

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Services for Donald will be held privately

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Cathy Ann White writes,

So sorry for your loss. I was lucky enough to have Mr. Kasner for Driver's Ed; he was awesome...so kind to the nervous teens. RIP Mr. Kasner.

09/01/2024 04:40 am

Nancy Charnik Bargstadt writes,

Mr Kasner was my Drivers Ed teacher and was so patient and nice to me, a nervous teenager! I remember the early morning I was scheduled to drive into downtown Wilmington, it was raining and I said to him something like - we won’t be going in town because it’s raining- and he said that yes we will be. He had confidence in my driving ability that I did not have, I have never forgotten that moment❤️ “ Self confidence comes from others having confidence in us”

09/01/2024 10:07 am

Nancy Arnold Coddington writes,

So sorry to hear of Mr. Kasner’s passing. He was a great driver ed teacher and made me the driver I am today. Condolences to the family.

09/01/2024 10:38 am

Daniel Conner writes,

My condolences to the family of Donald Kasner. He was my gymnastics coach from September 1966 to June 1969 at Conrad High School. With his coaching I was able to win the 1968 and 1969 Delaware State All Around Gymnastics Championship 🏆. He was a great coach and a great man. During the summer I was a lifeguard at Yorklyn Swim Club where he worked along with Ned Landis, another Conrad teacher. I will always remember him for his kindness and sense of humor. That was the best time of my life. R.I.P. Mr Kasner I will never forget what you have done for me back than. Your friend Daniel Conner.

09/01/2024 11:49 am

Susan Citro-Curlett lit a candle and writes,

Sending condolences to the family so sorry for your loss. He was such a great drivers Ed teacher being so kind and had a lot of patience teaching. May he RIP 🙏

09/01/2024 11:52 am

Marie & Candie Williamson lit a candle and writes,

We are so sorry for the loss of such a fine man. Condolences to all Donald's family. Marie and Donald became buddies over the last few months. It was always a joy when he came walking down the hall. He will surely be missed.

09/02/2024 11:02 am

Michelle Fournier

09/02/2024 01:26 pm

David Derrick writes,

Mr. Kasner was my drivers ed teacher at Conrad in 1977. Such a nice gentleman, so even - keeled. He and his kind will be greatly missed.

09/03/2024 11:45 am

Linda Maluso lit a candle and writes,

I’m so sorry to hear of the passing of my dear friend Don. I had the pleasure of knowing him as a coach and friend, working side by side many for many years. He was a very special person with many talents and great qualities. He was always ready to lend a helping hand and assist others, as he did for me many times. He will be remembered as a gentle soul, with a great sense of humor and surely be missed. My thoughts and condolences to his family. RIP Don, Linda Maluso

09/04/2024 08:38 am

Elmer and Ellen Tan lit a candle and writes,

Our deepest condolences to the bereaved family of Don Sr. May his soul rest in peace.

09/06/2024 10:00 am

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