Rock Hall MD - Don Dunn was born on August 24, 1925, in Ridley Park PA to Roland and Brighta Dunn. He slipped anchor for the final time and sailed into the west on April 1, 2019, he was 93 years old.

Don enlisted in the Navy in 1943 and served aboard the LST 780 in the Pacific Theatre. After three years of service, he returned home to Pennsylvania to start college at Penn State University on the G.I. Bill. He graduated in 1952 and remained a loyal Nittnay Lion his entire life.

Don married Mary Shifley in 1950 and they were married for 67 years until her death in 2017. They had a life of love, family, and service and he missed her greatly.

Don worked in several lines of business before discovering his true calling as a math teacher. He taught at Henderson High School in West Chester Pa and in 1967, Don and Mary moved to St. Andrews School in Middletown Delaware for a 20-year life of teaching and service. In addition to teaching math, he coached cross county, rowing, wrestling, and football.

In 1987, Don and Mary retired to Rock Hall MD and began life on their beloved Eastern Shore. Don was active in the Kent County Hospital and the Rock Hall Yacht Club where he served two terms as Commodore. He loved sailing and competed in many local races. He especially enjoyed cruising the Bay with his buddies in the Chesapeake Catboat Association.

Don was predeceased by his wife Mary and his brother Grant. He is survived by his sister Peggy Stockley, sister in law Janet Dunn, sons Robert (Marguerite) and James. He is also survived by his grandchildren Geoffrey Wetzel (Kelly), Robert, Eric, and Katlynn (Gian Favini), two great-grandchildren Calvin and Gwendolyn Wetzel as well as several nephews and nieces. The family would like to thank caring aides of Generations Home Car and the Seasons Hospice.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Rock Hall Yacht Club on May 18th from Noon to Two. Burial will be private. Instead of flowers, donations may be made to ShoreRivers.org.