Donald was born February 22, 1950 in San Francisco, California to Donald and Georgia Harvey. At one and a half years old, he was raised by Bill and Georgia Stempel. Don changed his last name to Stempel in 1972 in honor of his stepdad.
Don lived a full life, serving his Country as a US marine, attending college, working in several careers, teaching Archery, riding motorcycles with his wife Peggy and serving his Church in various capacities over the years. He loved playing cards and camping.
Husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Don entered fully into the presence of the Lord early in the morning on Tuesday August 22, 2023. He was 73 years old. He is survived by his wife Peggy, his son John, his daughters Patty and Dawn, his three sisters Sandy, Susan and Kim and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.