Donald J. Weiss
Of Arlington Heights

Donald J. Weiss was born on January 6, 1931 in Cleveland, OH to Camile and Alice (nee Mathson) Weiss. He died Sunday, October 27, 2013 in Arlington Heights.

Mr. Weiss worked as an accounting manager for AT&T from 1954-1987 and was a member of the AT&T Pioneers. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity at Ohio University in Athens. He joined the ROTC, and was honorably discharged as first lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force, where he served 18 months in Germany. His hobbies included football, baseball, hockey & basketball. He was a "Mr. Fix-It" and enjoyed listening to music, especially Italian. 
 
Donald is survived by his spouse of 60 years, Joycelyn (nee Laveck) Weiss, whom he married on August 22, 1953 in Ashtabula, OH; his daughters, Sharlene (Terry) Landis, and Kimberly Weiss; his brothers, Ronald J. (Jean) Weiss, and Thomas J. (Diane) Weiss; his niece, Amy Brown; and his nephews, John Weiss, and Stephen Weiss.
 
He was preceded in death by his parents; his niece, Tracy; and his nephew, David.

Interment private.
 

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to St. James Catholic Church Building Fund, 831 N. Arlington Heights Rd. Arlington Heights, IL 60004.


 

 

Glueckert Funeral Home

(847) 253-0168

1520 North Arlington Heights Road

Arlington Heights, IL 60004