Donald Gene Weisinger
January 5, 1956 ~ May 29, 2026
Donald Gene Weisinger, of Elkhart, Texas, left this world for his heavenly home on Friday, the 29th day of May 2026, at the age of 70. He was born in Crockett, Texas on the 5th day of January 1956 to the late Donald Lincoln Weisinger and Wilma "Lucille" Koepnick Weisinger.
Donald devoted over 40 years of his working life to Nucor before retiring, where he served as a deck plant supervisor. He took great pride in his work and was respected for his dedication, reliability, and strong sense of responsibility. Over the course of those many years, he developed friendships that he cherished and, in many ways, they became family. Donald valued those relationships deeply.
Outside of work, Donald found joy in the outdoors. He loved to hunt and fish, and he shared these memories with his family and close friends. Donald also enjoyed traveling with his wife, and those trips created memories that will be cherished for years to come.
Donald had a deep love for his homeplace, and it remained a special part of who he was throughout his life. He appreciated the comfort and familiarity of the place he called home, and he found joy in the things that connected him to his roots.
Family was at the center of Donald's world. He loved his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren dearly, and he took great pride in each of them. His table was a gathering place where love was shared freely, and most all meals were provided around the table he grew. Those meals were more than food, they were moments of fellowship, warmth, and togetherness that reflected the heart of the man he was.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Shirley Ann Weisinger; and brother, Donnie Ray Weisinger.
He is survived by his loving family including his wife of almost 51 years Gwen Weisinger; sons, Jeremy Weisinger, Jason Weisinger; sister, Barbara Lynn Brown and husband Greg; brother, Billy Oscar Weisinger and wife Sherry; sister-in-law, Lanita Weisinger; grandchildren, Brycelyn Weisinger, Chloe Weisinger, Sara Warner, Lissa Kurtz, Jayden Kurtz, Blaine Hardy; and great grandchild, Stormden Weisinger. He also leaves behind numerous nieces, nephews, close friends, and coworkers who will forever cherish his memory.
Friends are cordially invited to a visitation with the family from six o'clock until eight o'clock in the evening, on Tuesday, the 2nd day of June 2026 at Rhone Funeral Home.
Graveside services to celebrate Donald Weisinger's life are to be conducted at ten o'clock in the morning on Wednesday, the 3rd day of June 2026 at Guiceland Cemetery in Grapeland, Texas with Bro. Gary Luker officiating the service.
In lieu of customary remembrances, memorials in memory of Donald Weisinger can be directed towards Oak Grove Baptist Church, 1442 FM 2968, Grapeland, TX 75844.
Graveside services for Donald Gene Weisinger are in care of Rhone Funeral Home, 3900 S. State Highway 19, Palestine, Texas. Please visit his online memorial tribute at www.rhonefuneralhome.com, where words of comfort and condolence may be shared electronically with his family.
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Gwen I never had the chance to meet Donald but I always saw the love in your eyes when you talked about him. I’m very sorry for your loss and pray God gives you strength and blessings
Donald was a great person and neighbor. He will be missed by anyone who has ever met him. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of the family at this time of grief.
I went to school with Donald from Elementary to graduating high school. He was the sweetest guy and could be quite funny. I know that his family will miss him terribly. Prayers.
I’m so sorry to hear about your loss. I will be praying that the Lord will be near to you all.
Sincerely, Gretchen Jones
Praying for the family during this time. We know your hearts are broken. We pray God will give you piece and comfort through your loss. 🙏🏼 We know and love Jeremy so much, he is a wonderful man, that shows what a great man Donald was. Please know if we can help in any way we are here.
Gwen, Words cannot express how sorry I was to hear about Donald. I think of all the years we were neighbors, co-workers & friends. I know he will truly be missed by many and please know you and your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Deepest Sympathy
Lori & Jimmy Owens