Donald Joseph Kirchgesler

Donald Joseph Kirchgesler passed away on Jan 29,2024, at the age of 88.

He was a dedicated family man and leaves behind 3 children, 4 grandchildren and 1 great grandchild.

He was a veteran of the Us Air Force and after service  had a long  and dedicated career as a Civil Servant with the United States Army and Federal Government as head of Manpower out of Fort Ord, CA.

He received many awards for his excellence and dedication.

Our dad was very witty and was a kind soul, Loved football and was a huge 49er fan. Towards the end, unfortunately, dementia  had taken over and he was unable to enjoy the things he loved so much.

Our family will have a void that cannot be filled. We have so many wonderful memories to look back on.

He will be laid to rest next to our mother Anita Louise Kirchgesler in Riverside at the Riverside National Cemetery.

That Man is a Success

That man is a success
who has lived well,
laughed often and loved much;
who has gained the respect of intelligent men and women
and the love of children;
who has filled his niche and accomplished his task;
who leaves the world better than he found it,
who has never lacked appreciation of Earth’s beauty
or failed to express it;
who looked for the best in others,
and gave the best he had.

….. Robert Louis Stevenson