Donald S. Wier

          Memorial services for Donald S. Wier, 90, of Lufkin, will be held Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Harmony Hill Baptist Church in Lufkin with Dr. John Greene officiating.

          Mr. Wier was born on August 25, 1934, in Woodsboro, Texas, to the late Wallace Travis Wier and Ina (Horner) Wier, and died Saturday, January 18, 2025, in Lufkin surrounded by his family.

          Mr. Wier served his Lord through minister of music at various churches from 1965 – 1983. Donald was the soul caregiver to his wife for 25 years. He retired from Lufkin Industries as purchasing manager. He enjoyed golf, fishing, and playing tennis.    

          He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Jo Ellen Wier of Lufkin; daughter and husband, Lisa and Dave Leymeister of Montgomery, TX; son and wife, Joel and Teresa Wier of Lufkin; daughter and husband, Kim and Barry Bennett of Lufkin; daughter, Daphine Kujawa; grandson and wife, Blake and Christie Leymeister of Montgomery, TX; grandson and wife, Miles and Tori Leymeister of Austin, TX; granddaughter and husband, Sidney and Aaron Thompson of Louisville, KY; granddaughter and husband, Micah and Mac Graham of Missouri City; granddaughter, Abigail Wier of Houston, TX; grandson and wife, Noah and Jamie Wier of Nacogdoches, TX; granddaughter, Fallon Hyde of Virgina; and 7 great-grandchildren.    

          He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Larry Werland; grandson, Jason Leymeister; 2 brothers; and 3 sisters.  

          Special memorials may be made to Harmony Hill Children’s Building, 2708 South Chestnut Street, Lufkin, Texas 75901.

          Shafer Funeral Home, Lufkin directors.