Donald W. Minkler
April 28, 1957 ~ January 12, 2007
Donald W. Minkler of Oakton, VA passed away suddenly on January 12, 2007. Loving husband of Mary Minkler; devoted father of Jamie, Annie, Tommy, and Patrick; son of Donna Minkler and the late Ward Minkler; brother of Ted Minkler and Elizabeth Scheldrup. Funeral services will be held at Vale United Methodist Church, 11528 Vale Rd., Oakton, VA on Wednesday January 17, 2007 at 1 p.m. Interment Vale United Methodist Church Cemetery. Memorial Contributions may be made to Vienna Youth Soccer - Don Minkler Scholarship Fund, PO Box 993, Vienna, VA 22183.
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
Funeral Home:
Money & King Funeral Home
171 W. Maple Ave.
Vienna, VA
US 22180
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Dear Mary, Jamie, Annie, Tommy, and Patrick, Please know that as one of your many friends that care, I have you in my prayers during this sad time.
Mary, Jamie, Annie, Tommy, Patrick, Our condolences and prayers are being sent to all of you in this time of grief and sadness. We can’t always explain and understand life’s difficulties that are thrown our way, but our friends and family are there for us to lean on during these challenging times, and yours are no exception. We’re there for you, whatever and whenever you need.
We were so deeply saddened by the news of Don’s passing. He was a terrific person and possessed a truly delightful spirit. Fitz was especially grateful to have known him as a coach. You could tell he truly loved it. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear Mary – Jamie, Tommy, Annie and Patrick: While our paths haven’t crossed as much as I’d like in recent years due to school choices, we have known you for so many years and send you tons of love and prayers. We pray that the deep love Don shared with each of you will surround and comfort your heart. We pray that love will overcome understanding and build a strong foundation forever. May the Lord hold each of you and Don gently in His arms. With our love… Liz and Den, Matt-Alex and Hank
Dear Family Minkler, All the Leonards send their deepest sympathy. We are so sorry. There are no words that seem right. If we can help in any way, please let us know. I remember your Dad as always so nice and easy to talk to at games as we waited on the sidelines as the girls played and he carried Patrick on his shoulders and we had fun. He even didn’t get mad when he had to take care of that bee’s nest when Tommy mowed the lawn. We saw you all together at Christmas Eve service and thought how nice that neighboring families-and yours so full of love- are joining together in prayer at a neighborhood church. We are praying-for Don, for each of you-that God will be with you and give you strength of mind, body and soul. Blessings of healing and love, Nancy, Rick, Kate, Sheila and Juliet
Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you. We are shocked and saddened at the news of Don’s passing. The wonderful memories of our times together are little comfort now, but I know we will soon cherish them forever. If there is anything we can do to help you and your family through this difficult time, do not hesitate to call and we will be there.
Dear Mary and family, It was with much shock, dismay and sadness that we learned of Don’s death. It was so obvious to us, as around-the-corner neighbors for nearly six years, how much he adored and cherished you and the kids. We wish you peace and the strength to cope at this very difficult time. Sincerely, the Bonaquist family (Ayreshire Rd.)
Mary, Jamie, Annie, Tommy, and Patrick, Please know that our hearts and prayers are with you. We will always cherish the fond memories we shared on the lacrosse field. If there is anything you need, please let us know.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Dear Mary, Jamie, Annie, Tommy & Patrick, We are deeply saddened and truly sorry for your loss. May you find comfort in the people that love, care and support you, in your time of need. You are in our thoughts and prayers. The Schnitzers Michele, Michael, Kelly & Sean
Mary, Jamie, Annie, Tommy, and Patrick May I express my sympathy for the loss of your beloved husband and father. You are a very special family, and with the strenght of eachother you will be able to hold eachother up through this difficult time. I am deeply sorry for your loss.
Dear Mary, Jamie, Annie, Tommy and Patrick, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this very sad time. Sincerely, Mary, Dean, Alex, Leigh and Colleen Kampman
Dear Mary, Jamie, Annie, Tommy and Patick, Please accept our sincere condolences for your loss. Don will be missed by all. We are truly sorry and will keep you all in our prayers. Sincerely, The Bouchard Family
Mary and family, Our love, our prayers, and our thoughts are with all of the Minkler family during this time of loss. May you find peace and serenity as time goes by. May you know your Vale Church family will always be there for your family, your family is very precious to us all. Love, Bill, Diane, & Bette
Dear Mary and Family, We send our deepest sympathy for your tragic loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and only a phone call away if we can help in any way. Kevin & Renee Froelke Matt Migliore
Dear Mary and Family, We send our deepest sympathy for your tragic loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers and only a phone call away if we can help in any way. Kevin & Renee Froelke Matt Migliore
Minkler Family, I want you to know that the community of Randolph-Macon College and Duncan Memorial UMC are keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Please do not hesitate to let us know of any ways in which we can be of service. Christ’s Blessings to you in this difficult time,
To the Minkler Family: My family & I wish to express our deepest sympathy for your loss. He was my Boss and I enjoyed many conversations with him. There is a hope from the Bible at John 5:28,29 re: the resurrection of the dead. May Jehovah God who gives us peace be with you and your family during your hour of grief.
Mary and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family, With the deepest of sympathy, Molly, Howard, Jeff, Mindy and Julianna Myers
Dear Mary – Jamie, Tommy, Annie and Patrick: Our thoughts and prayers are with you all during this very sad time.
Please accept our sincere condolences at this time of great loss for your family. In Christ, Robin, John, Tom and Andrew Rohrback
We’re so sorry to hear of Don’s passing. He was a great friend to us both. We will miss him dearly. Steve and Jody Winter
To the family- I wish to send you my heartfelt condolences with your loss. I’ve only known Mr. Minkler for a little more than a year as his company managed our hotel, “The Historic Tidewater Inn” where I hold the position of Conference Services Manager. During that time, I found him to have had such a quiet and pleasant demeanor. It was a pleasure to know him and I know that God will take care of him. May God keep, comfort and bless the entire Minkler Family.
Dear Mary, Jamie, Annie, Tommy and Patrick Please know that your family has been at the center of our thoughts and prayers since learning of your tragic loss. Don was a great person and will be missed. Please accept our sincere condolences and know that your many friends are here to support you in this time of sadness. Mike, Nichol, Jason, Alison, Darby, Carley
I had the honor of playing soccer with Don (aka “Minke”) at OWU and am deeply saddened to hear about Don’s passing. I will always cherish the memories of Don’s skills on the soccer pitch and especially for his soccer attire…always wearing the largest and baggiest of soccer shorts. Please accept my most heartfelt sympathies for your loss…my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time. Chuck Dooley
Our family would like to send our deepest sympathy to you and your family for your tragic loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers at this very difficult time. He will always be remembered for his skill on the soccer field and his sharing spirit as a Vienna parent. Sincerely, Gail Roberts and Family
Mary, Jamie, Annie, Tommy and Patrick, Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you! Although Don will be missed by many, his memory will be in your hearts forever. Marcia, Denny, Eric, Brian and Greg Seremet
I am so sorry for your loss. I knew Don from the time he first started as Vice President for what was called then – Potomac Hotel Group. He was based out of the River Inn where I was the Asst. Director of Sales at the time. He was the nicest and kindest person and always handled every situation with a positive attitude. My sister & I thought the world of him. He had such a wonderful demeanor and was one of the best people I have worked for in the industry. I speak for alot of others as well when I say that. What a loss to family, friends and many in the hospitality industry. I wish the family strength, courage and faith to get through such a tragic time. My prayers and thoughts are with you!! Sincerely, Maureen Ford Ford Hospitality Services, Inc.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Dear Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with Don when it was Potomac Hotel Group years ago and will always remember him as the kindest, most soft-spoken, easy-going, and poised man ever! I am so saddened to hear that he has passed but will never forget such an icon in our (the hospitality) industry. He will be remembered as truly this and will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Warmest regards, Lori Kolker Elle k associates, inc.
Dear Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with Don when it was Potomac Hotel Group years ago and will always remember him as the kindest, most soft-spoken, easy-going, and poised man ever! I am so saddened to hear that he has passed but will never forget such an icon in our (the hospitality) industry. He will be remembered as truly this and will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Warmest regards, Lori Kolker Elle k associates, inc.
Dear Family, I am so sorry to hear about your loss. I worked with Don when it was Potomac Hotel Group years ago and will always remember him as the kindest, most soft-spoken, easy-going, and poised man ever! I am so saddened to hear that he has passed but will never forget such an icon in our (the hospitality) industry. He will be remembered as truly this and will never be forgotten. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Warmest regards, Lori Kolker Elle k associates, inc.
To the Minkler Family: I was saddened to hear about Don’s passing and will always remember him watching our kids play soccer together…he always had a kind word and I know he will be missed by all. You are in our thoughts and prayers. diane guerra
Dear Mary and family, It is always a pleasure to see you and your great children in the Salon. I was so saddened to hear of your loss. I pray for you whenever I think of you–and that you will be sustained.
I had the pleasure of working for Mr. Minkler right out of college with Potomac Hotel group. I have yet to meet someone with such integrity and strength. He always talked of his family in such high regard. My prayers are with you and your family. God Bless.
Our prayers are with your family.
Dear Minkler Family, Please accept my heartfelt condolences at this very difficult time. I only recently began working with Don over the past year, and found him to be kind, supportive and always available to provide guidance and assistance. I, along with my collegues, were shocked and saddened by this sudden loss. You are in my prayers. Respectfully, Susan DeSimone
Mary, Anne, Jamie, Patick and Tommy, Brandi just told us of your loss today. I am so sorry. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you all.
Mary & Children, Our thoughts and prayers will be with all of you.
Don was a client of mine. I am shocked and saddened to learn of his passing. Dan Wasser Visual One Systems
To look up and not down To look forward and not back, To look out and not in, and to lend a hand. Edward Evertt Hale I honor Don on these words……… My prayers are with Thee!
My thoughts and prayers are with you Tommy Pickles. Take care Ms Kelloff (one of your elementary bus drivers)
Don was a trusted business partner and a great friend. He always conducted himself with the utmost integrity and was straight-forward with you in his business dealings. Coupled with his terrific sense of humor, Don was not only a man you wanted to do business with but more importantly, to be friends with. He was one of the “good guys” and will be sorely missed by all who knew him.
Dear Minkler Family, Please accept my heartfelt condolences at this very difficult time. The Lord will provide comfort in your heart at your difficult time, never loose faith to move on. My prayers are with you and the whole family.
We were very sorry and saddened to hear of your loss. Don will be truly missed by all. Please accept our heartfelt condolences during these difficult times. Chris, Lynn, Nikki & CJ Kelliher
Hi Tommy, Patrick and I are very sorry you are going through this hard time. Remember that we are thinking of you everyday. If you ever need anything,a ride to practice or just someone to talk to, please call us anytime. 703-938-0370. Tell your mom what a good job I think she has done with you. I can remember like it was yesterday your first day of kindergarten when I picked you up in the school bus. Your mom always had a smile for me and you were always so well behaved. Having you as a friend makes our day brighter. We’ll keep you and your family in our prayers. Fondly, Mrs. Murphy and Patrick Murphy
Dear Mary, Annie, and boys, Our hearts have been aching for you since we heard your sad news. Mary, you should be so proud of the wonderful kids you and Don have raised – your strong spririt and generous heart will help them get through this. Annie, I remember how proud your Dad always was of you, and I know you and the boys will circle around your mom in the months ahead. We will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. With love from Melissa, Mark, Allison and Megan Zelinger
Dear Mary, Jamie, Annie, Tommy and Patrick, When Joey and Tommy were in 2nd grade in Mr. Kohls’ class, Suzanne was helping in the classroom one afternoon when the kids were doing reports on “Take Your Sons to Work Day”. She came home and told all of us that she was so moved by how much joy and unbridled enthusiasm Tommy expressed about that day at work with his Dad. All of the Minkler kids have that “special something” and it’s because of the absolute love their parents have always shown for them. It is in that spirit that we express how blessed we are to know your family. Please know that we will keep Don’s memory forever in our hearts and prayers. With deepest sympathy, The Ugast Family Joe, Suzanne, Joey and JP
Mary, I am so sorry for your tragic loss. Don was one of the kindest people I’ve ever met. He was giving, thoughtful, and someone you just liked being around. When I saw the hundreds of people that came to pay their respects at his service, I knew he had that effect on lots of people. And as a business partner,which is how I knew him, he challenged and motivated me and the rest of the team he worked with. You and your family are in my prayers-I know that only God can get you through this time. Take care.
My prayers and thought are with you and your family. Kathy Case Ms. Kathy/FCPS Transporation
Sincerest sympathy to Mary and the family.
Donna, we are so sorry to hear about Don. Let us know when you are back in town and we will get together…
Dad- Just want you to know that we are doing OK. I love you.
Hi Dad, i just wanted to let you know that were doing ok… its a lot different with out you. I miss you so much and i wish you were still here. bye Dad, I love you and miss you so much -Patrick
Don was a great childhood friend and later a pal at OWU. I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. My condolences to his wife, children and family. He was a five star guy, funny, determined and energetic. Munk’s the Man, always will be.
Dear Mary, Time has passed since you lost Don…but want you to know that Pam and I think of him often. Of all the Managers I worked with over the years, it was Don friendship I cherished most. We visit Tarrytown often and when I pass the track at Hackley School I remember our many late afternoon runs.I am glad we had the chance to see and visit with you both, now four years ago. Baird Eaton
Mr. Minkler was my first select soccer coach. Nobody could kick a ball harder than him, I’ll never forget his crosses whizzing at my head like a freight train. Him and Mr. Kimball, I’ll never forget those days, the trophies, the fun. Thanks for the memories. My condolences to the family.