Don was born in Jersey City and raised in Secaucus, NJ. He attended Central College in Pella, IA where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology. Don was a 30-year employee of the federal government prior to his retirement.
Don is fondly remembered for his warmth, caring, curiosity, and playful sense of humor. He lived a life focused on love and service. He loved being a husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Don’s passion for volunteer service included feeding the poor, visiting the sick, working in shelters, and helping at church - the list goes on. In doing so, he transformed adversity into love, and difficulty into compassion. As a man of deep faith, Don frequently prayed the Rosary and especially liked doing so with his Brother Knights.
Don was predeceased by his parents, William and Johanna (Murray) Scheidt. He is survived by his beloved wife, JoAnne (Minutoli) Scheidt; his sons, William Joseph Scheidt (Leah Roy) and Matthew Donald Scheidt; his grandsons, William Christian Scheidt and Finley Archer Scheidt; his granddaughter, Lilith Bachelder (Yoshi Hewitt); and his sister, Mary Ruth Hansen.
Visitation will be held from 2 pm to 4 pm and 6 pm to 8 pm on Saturday, October
26, 2024 and from 2 pm to 4 pm on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at the Smith-McCracken Funeral Home, 63 High St, Newton, NJ. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:30 am on Monday, October 28, 2024 at Good Shepherd R.C. Church, 48 Tranquility Rd, Andover Boro, NJ. Interment will follow in Good Shepherd R.C. Cemetery, Airport Rd, Green Twp., NJ.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Don’s memory to: DASI. P.O. Box 805 - Newton, NJ 07860. Condolences can be offered to the family at www.smithmccrackenfuneralhome.com.
