On Tuesday, March 19, 2024, Donald age 87 of Regent Square, passed away peacefully. Son of the late Russell and Alice (Murphy) Wennersten. Beloved husband of 58 years to Janet J. Wennersten. Loving father of Donald (Mary) Wennersten, Lisa Wennersten, Pamela Laico, Renee (the late Steve) Hartley, and the late sons Richard and Jeffrey Wennersten. Dear Grandfather of Nicholas, Philip, Paul, Jessica, Richard, Maria, and Tyler. Also survived by many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Don was a retired Detective with the Pittsburgh Police. He served as treasurer for the County of Allegheny Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Inc. and treasurer of Pittsburgh Police Federal Credit Union. He was a delegate for the FOP Lodge #1 for 50 years. Don was an active lifelong member of St. James Church/St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Wilkinsburg, PA.
Arrangements
Friends received Friday 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. at . . .
James F. Kutch Funeral Homes & Crematory
433 Lincoln Highway
East McKeesport, PA 15035
(412) 823-4054
Mass of Christian Burial on Saturday 10:00 a.m. at St. James Church/St. Mary Magdalene Parish in Wilkinsburg, PA.
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Lisa, We are so very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerest condolences to you and your entire family 🙏
To the Wennersten family , our deepest condolences . May he rest in peace with our Lord Jesus.
Renee…We are very sorry to hear of your Father’s passing. Sending you and your family our sincerest condolences and loving thoughts. Your family is in our prayers.
Donny was Bobby’s cousin and while we lived in Pittsburgh. Enjoyed manny happy moments together. We are so sorry for your loss.
Big Don…from a time when men were MEN.. RIP
Condolences and thoughts and prayers for Don and his Family!!
For 2 years before Father Metzler died, I started going to noon Mass at St. James. Don was ALWAYS there; since the reorganization of the parish and retiring, I have started to go to Mass as often as possible at 9 am daily. Don was ALWAYS there. Don had an enormous love for the Eucharist.–he was at 9 am Mass daily Monday thru Saturday, and of course, Sundays. For me his faithfulness to the Eucharist was a shining example of how i, too, should live my life. What a wonderful example he has been to all of us. I shall never forget him for that. I could hardly believe it on Tuesday morning when I was told he had died. He has been at mass on Monday morning. Eternal rest grant unto him Oh Lord, and let your perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul, and the souls of all who leave this world in your Friendship, rest in your eternal peace.
Condolences to Family and friends. I remember Don from way back, in Shadyside.
You are all in my prayers.
Don will be missed by all his friends. Prayers for Don.and his family.
Our deepest condolences for the families loss ! May he rest in peace . Prays for the families heart and fill them with wonderful memorizes . To help heal their hearts ❤️
Mic and Annie
I had the pleasure of knowing and working with Don for many years and couldn’t find a better man to know and befriend Bless Him He will be missed
Renee and family— We are very sorry for your loss and have been praying for you all during this difficult time ❤️
Don, Lisa, Pammy and Renee. So sorry to hear of the passing of your dad. I always admired your father for the man he was, strong, honest and loving, are just a few of his traits that I admired. May he ready in peace. Bill
Chris and I were very sorry to hear about the passing of your Father. We will always remember him as a great Public Servant, Neighbor, and Friend. May he rest peacefully with God .
All of You have my Deepest Sympathy & Prayers for your loss. He was always a great man, officer and leader in all he did. May he rest in peace. I met Don on the job as a paramedic but also I am apart of the Allegheny County Law Enforcement Officers Memorial; Rest in Peace Don.
“Tis a Fearful Thing.
‘Tis a fearful thing
to love what death can touch.
A fearful thing
to love, to hope, to dream, to be –
to be,
And oh, to lose.
A thing for fools, this,
And a holy thing,
a holy thing
to love.
For your life has lived in me,
your laugh once lifted me,
your word was gift to me.
To remember this brings painful joy.
‘Tis a human thing, love,
a holy thing, to love
what death has touched.”
― Judah Halevi
My wife Marilyn attends daily Mass and keeps me up-to-date on our church friends . She always mentioned Don and his devotion to the Mass even though he used a “walker” to get around. Also being a 44-year retired police officer Don wanted to meet me. At my age, I don’t make friends easily but when I met Don about 2 years ago, he easily became my friend. We shared our common police experiences. I found that Don was a very intelligent, caring and respectful man who listened before commenting. Don was a good man, a gifted detective and a devoted follower of Christ. I am so thankful for God’s gift of knowing Don. Marilyn and I miss you.
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