A beloved father, was born April 16, 1935 and passed away peacefully on August 8, 2022 at 7:30PM. Donald retired as a major with the Baton Rouge City Police Department after 30 years of service with the force. He was a graduate of Catholic High School in Baton Rouge. Donald was an avid hunter and fisherman who loved the outdoors.
Donald is survived by his son, Donald Lee Stoetzner; Jr with wife Barbara; daughters, Rebecca Stoetzner Ash with husband Dana; and Mary Donette Stoetzner; grandson, James Reynolds with wife Madison; brother-in-law, Sam Gallo; long-time friend, Shirley Burgess; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Francis Stoetzner and Bessie King Stoetzner; wife, Margaret”Yvette” Heine Stoetzner; sister, Jeanette Stoetzner Chaney.
We would like to thank the wonderful nurses at Hospice Specialist of Louisiana and the amazing staff at Magnolia Assisted Living.
Relatives and friends are invited to Rabenhorst Funeral Home, 825 Government St, Baton Rouge, LA 70802, on Friday August 12, 2022 for a Visitation beginning at 10:00AM until the funeral service beginning at 12:00PM. Burial will follow at Shaw-McHugh Cemetery,
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