Donald F. "G-Dad" Lander, age 76, of Erie, was the son of the late Frank and Kathryn Welsh Lander. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served in the Vietnam Conflict.

Donald was preceded in death by his wife, Maryann Bova Lander; one brother, Michael R. Lander.

Donald is survived by three sons, Frank A. Lander and his wife, Kamala, Jeffrey R. Lander, and David G. Lander; a daughter, Mary Kathryn Lander; two brothers, Robert Lander and his wife, Maryann, and Daniel Lander and his wife, Sheila; six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Family and friends may attend a Celebration of Life on Friday, September 14, 2018 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Zukor Club, 908 West 38th Street.

Love you, love you, too! Leder, hosen!

Arrangements are being handled by the Dusckas Funeral Home, Inc. Sign the Guestbook at www.GoErie.com/obits. Published in the Erie Times-News on Sept. 9, 2018