Donald Ray Van Meter , 77, of Mason, WV, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at King's Daughters Medical Center, Ashland, KY, following a brief illness.

He was born February 14, 1943, in Clifton, WV, the son of the late William D. Van Meter and Dorothy (Blake) Van Meter. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Pamela S. (Hurlow) Van Meter.

Donald was a 1961 graduate of Wahama High School. Following high school, he attended Marshall University where he received a Master's of Education and was a former football player for the Herd football team. After graduating, he went on to teach Science and Biology for Southern High School, Point Pleasant High School and Wahama High School. After 40 years of being a devoted and faithful educator, he retired in 2008. Donald was an avid sports fan where he coached many sport teams which included football, basketball, softball, and wrestling. He led Wahama football team to their first ever state playoff appearance. In 2016, he was inducted into the Wahama Athletic Hall of Fame. In his free time, he enjoyed camping on the river, hunting, and spending time with his family.

Survivors include his high school sweetheart and wife of 57 years, Gwendolyn "Ann" (Howard) Van Meter; sons, Donald "Donnie" Van Meter II of New Haven, Matthew Van Meter, and his wife (Missie) of New Haven; daughters, Debbie (Van Meter) Oliver of Racine, Jennifer Van Meter of Mason; brothers, Duane Van Meter of Crown City, OH, Harry Joe Van Meter of West Columbia; eight grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

Because he touched so many lives throughout his career and life, there will be a walk-through visitation from 2 p.m. until 6 p.m., Saturday, January 2, 2021, at Foglesong Funeral Home, Mason, WV.

Please follow the recommended guidelines as set forth by the CDC and the West Virginia Governor regarding masks/facial coverings and social distancing, which will be required while inside the funeral home.

Condolences may be shared with the family at www.foglesongfuneralhome.com

Arrangements provided by Foglesong-Casto Funeral Home, Mason, WV.