Donald E. Moser or “JP” of Inverness, Florida, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Don was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 11, 1933 to the late Henry and Clara Moser. Don was preceded in death by his parents, his brother Jim, his sisters Lorraine, Gerri,Jean, and grandson Justin. He is survived by his wife Jean, his son Mike, his daughter Suzanne ( Joe ), granddaughter Courtney Adam ( Tom ), and great grandchildren Liam and Daisy Adam.
Don met the love of his life Jean in St. Louis and they got married August 28, 1954, a marriage that would span 71 years. Don enjoyed a successful career at Western Electric before he and his family would venture into entrepreneurship and own restaurants and also established a venue promoting the Indianapolis music scene. He then worked for the State of Indiana, retired and moved to Inverness. Don had so many interests but music was always his favorite. He played guitar but mandolin was his forte. There were so many good times with his family in St. Louis. Don was also an accomplished painter, winning first prize many times at the Citrus County Fair and he loved to play golf at the Inverness Golf and Country Club where was a member. The many St. Patrick’s Day tournaments he and his friends were involved in were epic. His other hobbies included sailing with his daughter Suzanne and making wine in which his Donnie Wine was the favorite drink at all of Don and Jean’s parties. Don was a Christian, a man of faith that was very active at every church he attended, especially at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Inverness.
Don was an honest, fair, and gentle man. If you were lucky to know Don, then you were lucky enough. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, uncle, father-in-law, and friend. To live in the hearts we leave behind is not to die—-Don will always be with us.
Services will be held on Saturday, April 18th, 11:00A.M. at St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church in Inverness with family greeting friends immediately after. Final committal will be in St. Margaret’s Memorial Garden. Per the family’s request, in lieu of flowers make a donation to St. Margaret’s Episcopal Church, 114 N. Osceola, Inverness, FL 34450.
The Charles E. Davis Funeral Home with Cremation Care is assisting the family.
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Mr Moser was like a father to me growing up. He was always kind and awesome even to a brat little kid like me. He always had a smile on his face and love in his heart. A great man, a man of dignity and respect. God bless you all.
Deepest sympathies and most sincere condolences to Miss Jean, Mike, Suzanne and your family. Rest in peace, Mr. Moser, one of the coolest and kindest I’ve ever known.
I send my love and condolences to the Moser family. I cannot express the depth of my gratitude to Don and Jean, who treated me like a son and showered me with kindness, all these years. Don was truly One of the Greats, and I am so very fortunate to have known him. I’m sure Don is Heaven bound, and if he isn’t, none of us even have a chance.
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