Donald Lee Loeffler, age 91, died on January 1, 2022 at Eastview in Middlebury, VT. He was born on May 30, 1930 in Piqua, Ohio, the son of Leonard and Loretta (Hemmert) Loeffler. Donald graduated from the University of Dayton in 1952 with a degree in education. He went on to receive his PhD from Bowling Green State University in 1965. He spent his life teaching speech and theater arts. Donald continued his love of theater at Eastview by participating in Eastview Readers Theater. Donalds Catholic faith was very important to him. He was a long time member and lector of St Marys Church in Middlebury. Donald is survived by his companion Clarence Merriles, his Godson Frank (Maureen) Hemmert and numerous cousins. Donald was predeceased by his parents and his brother Bill. Donald will be laid to rest in Piqua, Ohio in a private family burial. A Memorial Mass is being planned at a later date in Botkins, Ohio at Immaculate Conception Church. In lieu of flowers, donations in Donalds memory may be made to Eastview, 100 Eastview Terrace, Middlebury, VT 05753 or St Marys Church, 73 Weybridge St, Middlebury, VT 05753 Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com