The Rev. Donald “Don” H. Wheat died on March 5, 2026, at the age of 92 (1933−2025).

Don is survived by his children Sarah and Andrew; his grandsons Emerson, Foster, Cormac, Micah, and Nicholas; and his daughter-in-law Montse Auso. He was close to his niece, Danita. He was preceded in death by his wife Ann, in 2015, and their son Mark, in 2023.

A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Third Unitarian Church, 301 N Mayfield, Chicago IL 60644.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Third Unitarian Church or its Austin Scholars Award Program. UURMaPA will contribute to the UUMA Endowment Fund in honor of our colleague’s ministry.

A more complete obituary will be forthcoming after biographical research has been completed. It will be published in an upcoming issue of Elderberries and posted on the UURMaPA website.If any readers would wish to contribute information or reminiscences, we would welcome them. Please send them to UURMaPA’s clergy obituary editor, Rev. Kathleen Fowler at kathleenclarkfowler@gmail.com.