Donald L. Karsky 81, of Peoria, Arizona, lived his life as passionately as he fought the disease that took his life on June 20, 2017. He loved fishing, golfing, cooking and hanging out with friends and family. He served proudly in the United States Air Force for 20 years. He was a no nonsense man and told it exactly as it was. He had a sense of humor and made people laugh. He was a devout Catholic and is now smiling on his family and friends from Heaven. His family include his sons Don Goodman and Michael Karsky; Daughters Lori Orr and Debbie Karsky. A visitation will be held Friday, June 30 at St. Helen Catholic Church 5510 W. Cholla St in Glendale at 9:30 am with a funeral service immediate following at 10:00 am. Burial will be at 12:30 pm at the National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in Phoenix.