Mr. Donald Leslie Kissinger, better known as Don, age 78 of Walling, passed away unexpectedly at 9:05 pm on Friday, May 22, 2026, at St. Thomas Highlands Hospital.
Don was born February 5, 1948, in Washington, D.C., to the late Marlin Jay and Mary Arlene June Schreffler Kissinger. He was a retired CPA and served as Controller for several businesses in his career that spanned over 30 years. As a standout football and baseball player in his younger years, he earned a walk-on spot on the University of Maryland baseball team. In his adult years, he was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. Don was an active member of Gum Springs Baptist Church, where he dedicated his heart to disciplining men. His spiritual journey began with the Navigators and continued through the Every Man a Warrior programs. He will be forever remembered for the love he had for his family, especially the ones who knew him as Grampy.
In addition to his parents, Don is preceded in death by a grandchild, Moses Kissinger, and a brother, Leland Kissinger.
Surviving family members include his wife of nearly 57 years, Regina Kissinger
Three children: Michelle Kissinger-Abbott, Wendy (Thomas) Detwiler, and Michael (Michelle) Kissinger
Fourteen grandchildren: Alexandria (Shane) Sniffen, Benjamin (Kalie) Detwiler, Cuyler, Hunter, Joshua and Thomas Detwiler, Isabella, Melina, Michael, Myla, Mirella, Malachi, Myles, and Merci Kissinger
5 great-grandchildren: Chara, Archer, Elliana, Bennett, and Hannah
Two brothers: Harvey (Susie) Kissinger and Dennis Kissinger
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 am, Friday, May 29, 2026, at Gum Springs Baptist Church with burial in Shady Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends after 9:30 am Friday at the church. Bo Hendrix will officiate.
Hunter Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
