Donald served his country in the United States Navy and was a master gardener. He was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. He was a consultant for the Locheed Martin Company retiring in 2006.
Surviving relatives include: his children, Gordon Sachtjen (Jeanette) of Cordon, Kentucky, Bud Sachtjen, Joe Sachtjen and Dylan Sachtjen all of Bloomfield; his grandchildren, Linda, Christopher, Sofia, Dacia, John and Tieje; great grandchildren, Jenevieve and Revan and a sister, Phyllis Archer of King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Susan Alice Sachtjen on March 29, 2017, one daughter, Sharon Sachtjen, a sister, Sharon Sactjen and his parents.
Memorial services will be held at a later date. Jenkins Funeral Home in Bloomfield is in charge of arrangements.