Donald Gene Molder, age 56, passed peacefully away on Friday, April 17, 2026 at his home in Osceola, Missouri. The family will receive friends from 10:00-11:00 AM on Friday, April 24, 2026 at the Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton with Funeral services at 11:00 AM. Burial to follow in Englewood Cemetery in Clinton. Memorial contributions can be made to the GVMH Cancer Center and may be left in care of the funeral home.

Donald battled cancer for 2+ years. He had the best oncologist nurses at the Clinton Cancer Center. They are some of the bests you will come across. Thank you, Ladies and Gentlemen, for your care of Donald. Especially Jennifer, we love you and thank you. May God bless each of you and keep you strong as you care for each patient.

Donald Gene Molder born April 18,1969 to Orren F. Molder and Sherida V. Ward in Clinton Missouri. Donald was adopted by Lucretia A. Green in 1974.

Donald Graduated from Clinton High School 1988. After graduation he entered the Missouri Army National Guard Engineering division in Clinton, Missouri where he was able to go to Honduras and Panama to help with humanitarian aid for the people after destruction from the monsoon seasons. He helped in rebuilding roads, schools and health clinics. Later he transferred to the Pierce City Facility after the one in Clinton converted to artillery division. He served for 12 years with honor. He left as Sgt. Donald Molder in 1999.

Donald worked for the Clinton Street Department for 2 1/2 years. Then worked for Rival Manufacturing/Homes Division from 1995 to the closing in 2003. Then in 2004 he started working at Tracker Marine /White River Water in Clinton Missouri till his health wouldn't allow him anymore. On January 6, 2026, he resigned from his job of 21 years. His time there he made many friends and acquittances that he held dear to his heart.

Donald loved to draw, paint and wood working. In the past 5 years he taught himself how to play the acoustic guitar. He loved to sing even though sometimes he couldn't hold a tune. He loved messing with his co-workers singing and being silly. He was (dare I say) a delight to be around at times. He brought joy, happiness, and some other things! to everyone he encountered. He loved fishing, camping and the holidays with his family. He was proud of his children in everything they have accomplished.

Donald married Treva C. Page in 1989 in Clinton Missouri. To this Union 2 children were born, Adrionia M. Molder and Bryan A. Molder. Then in 1998 He married Molisa E O'Banion in Deepwater Missouri.

Donald was preceded in death by his Farther Orren Molder and Mother Sherida (Ward) Molder and adopted Mother Lucretia (Green)Molder, his grandparents Boyd LaFaette Molder, Lillie D. (Smith) Molder and Lee Ward, Maxine (Bell)Ward. Siblings Kenny Molder, Ricki Molder, Debbie (Molder)Maxwell, Louise (Sissy) Molder, half siblings Mike Green, and Randall Green.

Donald leaves behind his wife Molisa of 28 years, his children Adrionia Molder of Columbia Missouri, Bryan Molder of Windsor Missouri and a goddaughter Destini (Jones)Pierson of Austin Texas. One grandson Easton Molder and a god granddaughter Alaylah Runnels. Two Brothers Wayne Molder Pittsburg Missouri, Joe Green Independence Missouri. Several nieces, nephews and great nieces, nephews.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Vansant-Mills Funeral Home in Clinton, Missouri.

Obituary submitted by family.