Donald L. Thierman, Sr.

OLEAN — Donald L. Thierman, Sr., 86, passed away peacefully Friday (June 13, 2025) at The Pines of Olean.

Born August 14, 1938, in Olean, he was the son of Staff Sergeant George Thierman, Jr., who passed away while serving in World War II, and Irene Neudeck Thierman. On February 28, 1960, in Allegany, he married Carol Klampt, who survives.

Don was a graduate of Olean High School. He worked for many years at the Service Store in Olean and also for Cutco Cutlery.

He was a member of both the Allegany and Weston Mills Fire Departments, and also the Classic Cars Club in Olean.  He was a deer processor in the area for many years and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, and attending car shows.

In addition to his wife, he is survived by 2 children, Donald (Holly) Thierman Jr. of Portville, and Rosemarie (Wayne) Gerrell of Emerald Isle, NC; 3 grandchildren, Ryan (Emma) Thierman, Logan (Nate) Robertson, and Kamryn Gerrell, and 3 great grandchildren.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by one brother, Thomas Thierman.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday (June 17, 2025) from 5 to 7pm at the Casey, Halwig and Hartle Funeral, 3128 West State Road, Olean. A funeral service will begin at 7pm. Burial will be in Allegany Cemetery.

Memorials if desired may be made to the Alzheimer Association,  www.alz.org.