Donald Eugene Sell

Donald Eugene Sell, age 79, a native of Arendtsville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 in Saint Augustine, Florida.

Donald was born on April 20, 1943 in Gettysburg, to the late Clyde and Isabelle (Kline) Sell. He grew up on his uncle, Howard Kline’s farm together with his parents, where he loved tending to the animals and riding around with Howard in his truck. In high school, he moved with his parents to Arendtsville where he began working in the family business, Sell’s Garage. His decades-long career in the family business was only paused from 1966 to 1968 when he served a tour of duty in Vietnam for the United States Army.

In 1984, he embarked on an illustrious second career in sales, working with Echlin Corporation in Branford, Connecticut, Crane Cams in Daytona Beach, Florida, and finally K&N Engineering in Riverside, California. Aside from his local professional accomplishments, Donald’s sales career took him all over the world and allowed him the opportunity to experience numerous cultures on several continents. In 2013, he and his wife retired together and were able to enjoy their family and time together.

Donald is survived by his wife, Carolyn Musselman Sell of St. Augustine, Florida; two children, Steven Sell of Los Angeles, California, and Diane Sell Ottens of St. Johns, Florida; three grandchildren Jake, Ryann, and Logan; and his brother Kenneth J. Sell who lives in Germany.

Professional services have been entrusted to Dugan Funeral Home, Inc., 111 S. Main Street Bendersville. Friends are invited to a memorial service on Monday, October 17, 2022 at Zion United Church of Christ, 22 Gettysburg Street Arendtsville, PA 17303 at 11:00AM. Reverend George Heberling will officiate. Donald will be laid to rest at Fairview Cemetery in Arendtsville. To leave a condolence for the family, please visit DuganFH.com.