Donald B. Veix, Ed.D of Bridgewater, N.J. passed into heaven on Dr. Martin Luther King Day, Monday, Jan. 15, 2018, surrounded by his loving family.  He was 85 years young.

He was the beloved husband for 61years of Barbara Feehan Veix.

Born in Newark, N.J., he was the son of the late Joseph and Bernardine Pozdech Veix and brother of the late Doris Dreyer and Helen Lupton.

Donald met his wife Barbara at the 16th Avenue beach in Belmar, N.J. while both in college and the great adventure began.  After serving in the U.S. Army, they moved to Jersey City, N.J. and he discovered his passion for teaching. He shared his love for literature at St. Michaels High School in Union City, Hillsborough Middle School, Watchung Regional High School, and Lehigh University. Dr. Veix earned his doctorate and used his vast experience to inspire future teachers as a professor of Education at Rider University. Throughout his career, he was highly respected for his wit and creativity.  His innovative approach to education was ahead of his time as he incorporated art, music, theater, and history into the daily experience.

His love of military history led him to a massive 20 year project of personally interviewing soldiers from World War I and World War II.  His powerful collection of never heard stories, straight from the voices of the men and women who served, is currently being documented for donation to the Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

Dr. Veix enjoyed camping and traveling with his wife Barbara exploring historical landmarks and museums across the United States and abroad.  He enjoyed photographing many places near and far and built his own darkroom in their home.  Donald was often seen with a book and pen is his hand. He also enjoyed swimming along the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, sailing in his boat named for his wife, skiing downhill and cross country, playing tennis and golf, collecting models trains, and enjoying time at their beach house, The Pequod.

He was most content when with his wife, and surrounded by his children, grandchildren, and friends, sharing great stories with laughter and love. Don was a godly man who encouraged all of us to be kind and generous people, aiding strangers as we would friends. His moral compass aligned with the words of many great writers, thinkers, and leaders: "Faith is taking the first step even when you don't see whole staircase." -Martin Luther King, Jr.

In addition to his beloved wife he is survived by his son, Donald B. Veix Jr.,Esq. and his wife, Margaret of Pipersville, Pa.; his two daughters, Elizabeth A. MacMurray and her husband, Christopher of Hilton Head Island, S.C., and Michelle V. McCartan and her husband, Brian of Buckingham, Pa. He is forever cherished by his 12 grandchildren, Joseph, William, and John Veix; Allyson, Katherine, Kenneth, Christopher, and Juliette MacMurray; Daniel, Brigid, Brian, and Keira McCartan; and his great-granddaughter, Emily Ellis.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend his viewings from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Jan, 21, at the Joseph A. Fluehr III Funeral Home 241 E. Butler Ave. (at Sandy Ridge Rd.), New Britain, PA 18901, and from 11:30 a.m. until his Funeral Mass at 12:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 22, at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, 235 East State Street, Doylestown, PA 18901.  His interment with military honors will be held at 2:30 p.m. in the Washington Crossing National Cemetery, Newtown. 

In lieu of flowers contributions in his name may be made to Covenant House New York, 460 W 41st Street, New York, NY 10036.