Donald Mark Zeiger, 66, formerly of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away peacefully at Cape Cod Hospital, Friday, April 12, 2024. Donald was born June 18, 1957, on Long Island, New York to June Pennington Zeiger and the late Henry ‘Hank’ Zeiger.
Donald attended New Canaan High School graduating in the 1973 class, then continued his education at Brigham Young University for English. Throughout life, Donald was an avid reader, writer, and storyteller. Donald proudly served two years as a missionary in Bristol, England for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As a youth, Donald excelled in wrestling, football, skiing, and weightlifting. Donald avidly shared and encouraged all his interests with children and family.
Donald is survived by his six children, one grandchild, mother, and two siblings: Natasha Amy Zeiger, of Brownsville, Oregon; Nathaniel George Zeiger, and grandchild Sophia Lee Zeiger, of Sugar Land, Texas; Jessica June Ivester and husband, Chris Ivester, of Duchesne, Utah; Michael Dustin Zeiger, of Murray, Utah; Amanda LaNell Zeiger, of Brownsville Oregon; Brianna Danielle Zeiger, of Salt Lake City, Utah; June Pennington Zeiger (Mother), of Orleans, Massachusetts; John Zeiger (Brother) and wife Esther, of Raleigh, North Carolina; Laurie Hatfield (Sister) and husband Jay Hatfield, of Arlington, Virginia.
Donald was preceded in death by his son, Dallin Henry Zeiger, father, Henry ‘Hank’ Zeiger, and two brothers, Paul and Matthew Zeiger.
In his final days, Donald was lovingly surrounded by family in presence and thought. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Meals on Wheels - Elder Services of Cape Cod and the Islands, or the Orleans Senior Center (508) 255-6333. A private family gathering in his memory will be held. For online condolences, visit www.nickersonfunerals.com
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