Donald C. Shirk, 91, of Shermans Dale, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2024 at Transitions, Duncannon. He was born August 18, 1932 in Thompsontown, PA  to H. Lee Shirk and  Vertie (Cameron) Shirk.

He was  a graduate of Thompsontown High School and Penn State University. He proudly served in the U.S. Army 1953-1955. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, New Bloomfield, American Legion Post 177, Newport and a Life member of Penn State Alumni  Asso. A great honor was being a vital member of the 1955 Penn State Soccer National Championship Team.

  He treasured his whole family and many friends, loved traveling in his RV, Penn State football trips, cruises and the Phillies.

  Surviving are his beloved wife of 70  years, Beverly J. Flickinger Shirk; son Todd C. Shirk (Christine) of Shermans Dale; granddaughters Katlin J. and Kendal M. and great granddaughter Violet.. He was preceded in death by son, Craig D. Shirk, 3 infant daughters and sister Betty Shirk Sausman Francis.

 Services will be held Tuesday, July 9 at the David Myers Funeral Home, Newport, with a viewing from 1 PM until the funeral service at 2 PM. Interment will follow in Thompsontown Lutheran Cemetery.

  Memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 38101 or  Pa. Wounded Warriors, Inc. 1117 Country Club Rd, Camp Hill, PA 17011