Donald W. Leifeld

Donald William Leifeld, Sr. (Captain Don), 80, entered into eternal rest peacefully on Sunday, January 31, 2021.
“Captain Don” was born on January 14th, 1941, in Winona, Minnesota, a son of the late Walter Leifeld, Sr. and Gladys Leifeld of Winona.

He served in the U.S. Army from 1963 to 1965 and graduated from St. Mary’s College in Winona, Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting. Affectionately known as Captain Don for most of his life, he spent over 45 years serving the Charleston area as founder/owner of Captain Don’s Seafood, Ashley Liquors, and CD’s Hot Fish Shop. Captain Don was well known and highly regarded in the Charleston area community from his loyal customers, many local business owners and many local fishermen.

Donald was preceded in death by his grandson William Benjamin Mitchum and his parents. He is survived by his wife June Tyler Leifeld, his three children: Donald W. Leifeld, Jr. of Charleston, SC, Lynette Mitchum of Charleston, SC and Ronald Leifeld of Leavenworth, KS; his step-son Charley Pugh (Sheila) of Jacksonville, FL; seven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, three brothers, two sisters; many nieces and nephews and his loving companion, Sammy.

In lieu of flowers, please make memorial contributions in Donald's name to The American Cancer Society ( www.cancer.org ).

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.