Donald Ames Slusar

Donald Ames Slusar passed away on July 29th at his home in Trophy Club, Texas. Mr. Slusar was born on January 16, 1934, in Grand Forks, North Dakota. He grew up in Minnesota and graduated in 1951 from Warren High School. Upon earning a bachelor’s degree in education from the University of Minnesota, he accepted a commission from the US Navy in 1956 and became a Naval Aviator. He resigned from the Navy in 1967 with the rank of Lt Commander. He then flew for American Airlines and retired as a captain in 1994. Mr. Slusar is fondly remembered as a humble and generous man and one who always had a smile on his face.
Mr. Slusar is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Annette (“Pepper”); his son David Slusar; daughter, Carole Earnshaw; three grandchildren: Sabrina Slusar, Emily Earnshaw, and Ben Earnshaw; and three great-grandchildren.