Donald A. Gunther

Donald A. "Don" Gunther, of Jarrettsville, Maryland, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, September 19, surrounded by family and friends.

Don is survived by his sister, Nancy (Ed); his daughters, Kim (Dan) and Shelley (Don); his son, Kenneth "Donnie" Gunther; his grandchildren, Logan, Tayler, Paige, and Samantha; and his great-grandson, Keegan.

He was preceded in death by his daughter, Debby; his first wife, Judy; his wife, Diane; his parents, Ethel and Harry Gunther; and his brother, Kenneth Gunther.

A lifelong resident of Harford County, Don grew up in Bel Air, Maryland, where he attended Bel Air Elementary School and graduated from Bel Air High School. Following graduation, he attended the University of Baltimore.

Early in his career, Don served as Managing Director of JF Theaters, a Baltimore-based theater circuit, during the 1970s. He later began a lifelong career with Harford County Public Schools, where he dedicated 34 years of service before retiring.

Don was a 50-year member of both the Harford County Association of Realtors and the Maryland Association of Realtors, serving on several committees throughout his years of membership. He also proudly served for six years in the Maryland National Guard.

Committed to serving his community, Don was a lifelong member of the Bel Air Volunteer Fire Company and later became a member of the Jarrettsville Volunteer Fire Company. He was also a charter member of St. Matthew Lutheran Church and was among the founding families who helped establish the congregation.

There will be a private interment at Bel Air Memorial Gardens.  A Celebration of Life with be held Saturday, October 17th from 12-3pm at McComas Celebration of Life Center, 1114 Baldwin Mill Rd Jarrettsville, MD. Military honors will start at 1pm followed by an opportunity for family and friends to share memories of Don.