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Masker, Donald

In Loving Memory

Masker, Donald R.

May 21, 1930 - June 21, 2023

Masker, Donald Ray 93, Wednesday, June 21, 2023.

Loving husband to Sylvia (Knight) Masker for 40 years who preceded him in death.

Dearest father to David (Robin) and Steven; Step-dad/doc to Paul (Jessica) and Julia (Joe), Grandfather to 10 and great-grandfather of 4 and a friend to many.  He will be missed.

Born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1930 at Sioux Valley Hospital.

Attended Lincoln Grade School and Washington High School where he was in Track & Field and Basketball.

In 1997, Don was inducted into the Washington High School Athletic Hall and Fame for his Track & Field accomplishments.

He attended University of South Dakota, served in the Air Force, then received his B.S. and Masters from University of South Dakota.

He taught at Lincoln Grade School for 2 years, then moved to St. Louis and was a Physical Education teacher for the Lindbergh Grade Schools for 40 years.

Don was a huge animal lover.  He had a fondness for horses and owned one for many years.

He loved bird watching and feeding the birds.

He enjoyed planting/growing flowers and hostas.

He loved to tell jokes.

He wanted to live the longest of his 4 siblings and he accomplished that.

Service: Monday June 26, 2023 5:00pm – 7:00pm.  Kutis – Affton Chapel, 10151 Gravois Road, St. Louis, MO 63123

In lieu of any flowers or memorial contributions, please donate to the charity of your choice.   .

Internment at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery at a later date

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7 thoughts on “Masker, Donald R.”

  1. My father, Robert (Bob) Heyl, used to tell us stories of his basketball and track days at Washington High School with Don. Our condolences to your families.

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  2. Mr. Masker was my brothers and my gym teacher at Watson school. He will always be remembered fondly in our thoughts. We all laugh when talking of those fun classes and many different activities he would put us through, even square dancing. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.

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  3. Mr. Masker was an awesome example of how one person can leave such a positive impact on so many. May your faith comfort you in this time of sorrow!

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  4. Don was my Dad’s brother, and one of my favorite uncles. Although we didn’t talk to or see each other very often, I always felt close to him and will miss him. He will always be in my heart. Sending much love to everyone during this time.

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  5. I am yet another of the many, many students who had Mr Masker for gym class at the now closed Watson School in Crestwood. He was always available to lend a helping hand no matter what the event was. I’ll see you on the other side Mr Masker, and hopefully by then I won’t feel disrespectful calling you Don & my seventh grade English teacher Mary Ann!

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  6. Mr. Masker left such a positive effect on so many in our community throughout his many years of teaching. He taught values and life long skills and lessons that still are being carried on to this day after 60+ years. We also had the pleasure of knowing his stepson Paul and we send our prayers for comfort, strength, and peace to the entire family.

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  7. Mr Masker was a nice man.. he was my gym teacher at Watson School. One of my favorites.. my condolences to the family.

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