Schmelzer- Donald, resident of Matteson, IL. Proud Air force Veteran of WWII Devoted Husband of 68 years to Dorothy nee Bowen Schmelzer; Loving Father of Debby (Eric) Gleason and Donnie (Joey) and the late Dorene I. Strilko (Companion of Gene DeLuca); Cherished Grandfather of Bobby, Billy and Danny Hutchison, Chris (Jennifer) Schmelzer; Dear Great-Grandfather of Angeline and Tim Schmelzer Visitation Sunday 3:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral Service Monday 10:00 a.m. at Hirsch West End Chapel, 3501 W. Lincoln Hwy. Matteson IL. Interment Zion Lutheran Cemetery Donald was an avid amateur Ham radio enthusiast and loved his fishing. He was a past commander of Civil Air Patrol Service Information Cemetery Zion Lutheran Cemetery Matteson, IL -->