Donald “Don” Wachtel, 89 left this world and reunited with loved ones in Heaven on August 28th 2024. He was born in Louisville, KY to Edward and Alice Wachtel on June 29, 1935.
Don grew up in Shivley where he attended St. Helen’s School. He was a graduate of St. Xavier High School and an Army Veteran. He worked for Hayes Electric Company for over 40 years working on countless buildings including the Galt House. After retirement, he became an avid volunteer at St. Patrick Catholic Church, Holy Angels Academy, Meals on Wheels, the Neighborhood Visitor Program, Eastern Area Ministries and Holy Family in IN. He enjoyed genealogy and website design featuring historical photos of the region – past and present.
His website will live on at https://historiclouisville.weebly.com/. He also had a great sense of humor and quick wit.
Don is survived by his brother, Gary (Gloria), nieces Tracy Lattis (Mark) & Laura Harrell (Wes) and nephews Dennis (Cathy), Tim (LeeAnn), Jeff, & Rich (Julie). He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Charlie, his sister, Paulette and his niece, Denise.
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Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him.
May his soul and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.