Donald E. Amadee, 50 of Freeport passed away unexpectedly on July 26, 2016 at the Butler Memorial Hospital.

Born October 27, 1965 in Natrona Heights, he was the son of Joseph C. Amadee, Jr. and Celestine Marie (Quinio) Amadee.

Donald was a 1983 graduate of Freeport High School, and 1987 graduate of the US Coast Guard Academy, where he earned his civil engineering degree. He served for 6 years in the US Coast Guard, and was the commanding officer of the USCGC Point Francis patrolling the Northeast US Coast. Following his military service, he and his wife Amy chose to make their home in rural South Buffalo Twp., close to both of their families. Since then Don served as the General Manager for the Municipal Authority of Buffalo Twp., where he oversaw the design, building and general operations of the water treatment plants in Freeport and Buffalo Twp. He was an active member of St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church in Saxonburg, the US Coast Guard Academy Partnership, and on the board of the Community Development Corporation of Butler County. He was a lay minister who also helped teach the catechism classes at St. Luke's. Donald enjoyed running the annual Buffalo Creek half marathon and walking on the Buffalo Freeport Trail with Amy. He loved traveling and once rented a sailboat and lighthouse for a memorable vacation with his family. During his time at the Coast Guard Academy, he was the 2 year captain of the rowing team which won a National Championship. Donald loved spending time outdoors on his farm property, and fishing in the lake built by his father. He and Amy were best friends and a loving devoted couple. They are well known for hosting many wonderful family reunions at their home. Donald's greatest pride was their 2 daughters, who reflect the immeasurable character of both their parents. He was a role model for everyone he met and will be sadly missed by all.

Surviving are his loving wife, Amy (Markwell) Amadee, who he married March 25, 1989, his mother, Celestine Marie Amadee of Freeport, daughters, Kelly Marie Amadee of Freeport and 2LT Carol Jean (2LT Gregory Martin Jaksec, Jr.) Jaksec of Ft. Lee, VA, brothers, Joseph C. (Donna) Amadee, III of Chesterfield, VA, Charles (Pamela) Amadee of Latrobe, Anthony (Simone) Amadee of Dupont, WA, and Louis (Judy) Amadee of Phoenix, AZ, sister, Dorothy Amadee of Charlotte, NC, many nieces and nephews, mother and father in law, John and Ruth Markwell of Sarver, brother in laws, Jeff Markwell of Sarver, Paul (Sonia) Markwell of Chatham, NJ, and Tim Markwell of Sarver.

He is preceded in death by father, Joseph C. Amadee, Jr.

Friends will be received on Friday, July 29, 2016, from 2-4 & 6-9 pm at the Fox Funeral Home, Inc. 410 W. Main Street, Saxonburg.

Services will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2006 at 12:30 pm at St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church, 310 W. Main Street, Saxonburg, with Rev. Roger G. Keller officiating.

Interment with military honors will follow in Saxonburg Mem. Church Cemetery.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Luke's Lutheran Church or to the Buffalo Freeport Community Trail.

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