HARLE, Donald (Don) Claude

Born on November 18, 1938. Passed away June 27, 2025.

Passed away peacefully at Latrobe Regional Health surrounded by his loving family on June 27th, 2025.

Aged 86 Years.

Devoted and dearly loved husband and best friend of 62 years to Dianne.

Brother of Alice (dec), Brian and Gary.

Loved and adored father of Tracey, Robyn (dec), Brett & Tara and their partners.

Loving Grandpa of Noelene, Jordon, Alisha & Daniel and their partners.

Loved Great Grandpa of his great grandchildren, Niko, Georgie, Tommy, Ellady, Harvey and Summer.

A wonderful man who was loved and respected for his commitment to his family, his friends, support of Latrobe Valley community groups, his business and former employees.

The hole that is left in our hearts can only be surpassed by the magnitude of wonderful memories of your love, smile, stories of your exploits and those delightful jokes!

Forever a magpie.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Traralgon Chapel 260 Princes Highway, TraralgonView Map
The Funeral Service and Committal for Cremation for Mr. Donald (Don) Harle will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 260 Princes Highway Traralgon on THURSDAY (July 3rd, 2025) commencing at 10.30 am.

At the families request, could you please consider wearing black and white on the day of the service, GO PIES!

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Royal Children’s Hospital would be appreciated, to donate online, please CLICK HERE.

The Service for Don will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
Tributes
  1. Sincere sympathy to Dianne, Brett, Tracey, Tara and families.
    We have many fond memories of Don and the Harle family that covers so many years. Lots of good times particularly playing tennis.
    Thinking of you all and sending hugs.
    Carol and Barry Smith and family

    Carol Smith June 28, 2025
  2. Farewell to a humble family man. RIP Don

    Rosa Demetrios June 28, 2025
  3. Our love and prayers are with Dianne and family on the
    passing of Don, we have many wonderful memories from
    Hazelwood football, tennis and family going back 65 yrs;
    so many happy times when we were young,, I’m sure your
    love and memories will keep him close.
    Dear Don at rest,
    love Sheila and Bob

    Sheila Fatchen June 28, 2025
  4. Don
    A respected man with a great sense of humour
    Will miss you at family get togethers
    Always remember a winner of black jack
    And a one eyed Collingwood supporter
    Go the pies xo

    Andrea Demetrios June 28, 2025
  5. Sincere Sympathy to Dianne, Brett, Tara ,Vaughan & Family on the loss of your Beloved Don…. he was a kind gentle man that we had come to love & respect over the years at the Morwell Club… R.I.P now Don… Orlando & Gail Bianconi

    Orlando & Gail Bianconi June 28, 2025
  6. Condolences to Dianne, Tracey, Nick, Noelene, Wells, Jordon, Mel, Brett, Alisha, Daniel, Tara & Vaughan, & great grand kids. I had the pleasure of being a daughter in law of Dons. Working with him. One of the memorable was going to the footy together we had a private box at Victoria Park and we’d be walking along and I’d find a lucky 5cent piece then it became a ritual, Cheryl we can’t go in till you find a lucky coin. Hopefully our beloved Pies can bring it home in 2025 for you grandpa. Always loved Cheryl xx 🖤🤍🖤 Go Pies

    Cheryl Hewling June 28, 2025
  7. Sincere condolences Dianne and family

    Jim McFarlane June 28, 2025
  8. Love and Sympathy to Dianne, Brett, Tracey and Tara and families on Don’s Passing. Will miss our catch ups together on Wednesday and Saturday at the QBah. Love and miss you and your quirky jokes.
    Bethany Row

    Bethany Row June 28, 2025
  9. Thoughts and prayers go out to Fon Harle I knew the Harle family as young girl in Morwell fly high Don

    Margarita Ashworth formally Coltman June 28, 2025
  10. Don, a cherished family friend and best friend to Frank, often bringing joy and laughter, oh those jokes and that cheeky smile that followed.
    His passion for sports, particularly AFL, was infectious, and he shared countless memories and moments of excitement with those who surrounded him.
    Don’s partnership with, Dianne, was something truly special, showcasing the love and commitment they had for each other and their family.
    With Don I see a life well lived, I will carry his memory with a smile, grateful for the moments he shared with my Mother and Father.
    Thank you Don for being you.

    Darren Watters June 28, 2025
  11. Our love to Dianne and Family, Nick , Tracy and Family during this sad and difficult time having to say farewell to a special man who loved life and his family.

    Don your smile truely reflects your inner soul, filled with goodness and always ready with a joke.
    Your big personality with a finger on the pulse managing the card table at all times. You were the Best !
    May you Rest In Peace 🙏

    Costa , Surinder, Lachie and Sara. June 28, 2025
  12. So many happy memories of this wonderful man. Growing up in Crinigan Rd our families really had a very special bond. Dad and Don were best mates l think Dad referred to him as “Brother Don”. Always remember him giving us kids Monkey Bites, youch. We would scream laugh and cry but always come back for more. Sending so much love to you all, where there is great love there is always going to be great sorrow. He was one of the good guys, a true gentleman and will always have a special place in my heart.

    Tracey Maloney (née Watters) June 29, 2025
  13. Thinking of each of the Harle family members at this sad time. May your special memories and photos help to ease your grief and sadness.

    Erica Darragh June 29, 2025
  14. Don, a wonderful friend and supporter of the Morwell Historical Society. Loyal to Morwell and a great Collingwood man. Our condolences to Dianne, Brett , Tracey and Tara and families.
    Alan McFarlane, President, Morwell Historical Society

    Alan McFarlane June 29, 2025
  15. Loving thoughts are with Dianne and all the family at this sad time.. Don will be sadly missed
    Many happy memories of our Water Board days chatting at the counter
    Helen Downie

    Helen Downie June 29, 2025
  16. Deepest sympathies to the Harle family
    Great man to rest
    The Goldsbrough Family

    Tony Goldsbrough June 29, 2025
  17. Over a 60 + years of friendship,cards ,pool ,footy and weekends in Melbourne for the 4 of us we have lovely memories RIP Don AND GO PIES Bill (dec )&Kathy Parr & family

    Kathy Parr June 29, 2025
  18. Sincere condolences to Dianne and family on your loss. Don will be forever remembered as one of natures true gentleman. Rest in Peace Mate. Go Pies!!
    Peter and Linda North.

    Peter North June 29, 2025
  19. We will miss your jokes, your smile and you. Forever in our hearts and memories…. Thank you for all you have done for our family. We cherish our lifelong friendship and all your support over more than 60 years.
    Condolences to Di, Tracey, Brett, Tara and families.

    Tony and Sonia Joyce June 30, 2025
  20. My condolences to Dianne and family on the loss of Don .a long time Maryvale Probus member.

    Jill Beck June 30, 2025
  21. Our sincere condolences to Dianne and family , remembering our long friendship, the early days of our Plumbing careers, Hazelwood Footy Club, Master Plumbers Association, many happy memories … not to be forgotten your special order at Bunnings Sausage Sizzles .

    Rest in peace

    Reg & Merrilyn Grisotto

    Reg Grisotto June 30, 2025
  22. Much loved and respected brother/brother in-law and uncle of Alice & Kev (both dec), Wes & Katrina, Sharon & Jeff, Glenn & Jo and their families.
    We have many wonderful memories of happy family gatherings, birthdays, tennis and work occasions where you always shared your latest jokes or funny stories and somehow always managed to include your beloved Magpies into our conversations.
    You will be greatly misssed.
    Our love and deepest sympathies to Aunty Di, Tracey & Nick, Brett, Tara & Vaughan & family.❤️❤️

    The Palmers and DiMaria families June 30, 2025
  23. Thinking of the family in this time of sorrow.

    Dianne Stirling and Beryl Soutar

    Dianne Stirling July 1, 2025
  24. My loving and deep sympathy to Dianne,Tracy,Brett and Tara.Your memories will be your treasure

    Phyllis Cranwell July 1, 2025
  25. To Dianne, Tracey & Family, thinking of you all at this very sad time. Don will be remembered as our reliable and ‘go-to’ plumber for many years. With our heartfelt condolences, from Marj Smith, Jacqui Treharne & Families

    Marjorie Smith July 1, 2025
  26. Our sincere condolences to Dianne and family, true gentleman.
    RIP

    Russell Thomas July 1, 2025
  27. Don & Dianne Harle a friendship that started some 43 years ago. .We first met in Hobart in 1982 . Our first Plumbers Conference . Judy and Dianne were just 36 years of age . The following year we met up again in Alice Springs . This is where we met our great dear friends , Frank & Elaine Eishold, Plus Neville & Coralea from NSW . Roy & Eileen Henderson . This was the start of a friendship from a great bunch of people . My memory was climbing Ayres Rock . With Don & Di leading the way . Don was a lot more Agile then . We would catch up every year at the State or Federal Conference . At one of those meetings . Don suggested rather than listen to some boring Guest speaker , we should retire to the Bar and hold our meeting . Don was allways good for jokes & Stories . of life . Our most memorabill Conference was in Cairns about 1986 . Frank Eishold or Mr Walker organised a pre Conference get to gether in Port Douglas . Frank had limos lined up at the Airport to take us to our Motel . We had 3 Wonderful days before the Conference started , Judy and I are so Greatfull to have met Don and Di . Rest in peace Don you were a great Friend . lots love from Dirk & Judy Nieuwenhoven . .

    Dirk & Judy Nieuwenhoven July 1, 2025
  28. Many fond memories listening to Dons stories. Our thoughts are with you Dianne and family.

    John and Wendy Buhagiar July 1, 2025
  29. Sincere sympathy to Dianne, Brett,Tracey,Tara and families.
    We have lost a great man. Greatly respected.
    I spent 32 yrs working for Don and enjoyed every minute, wonderful memories.
    Terry, Julie Larkin & families

    Terry & Julie Larkin July 1, 2025
  30. Don was a kind and generous man whose support and guidance were immeasurable. He was more than a great boss, he was a great friend.
    Deepest sympathy to Dianne, Brett, Tracey, Tara and families. Rest peasefully, Don.

    David Ryan July 2, 2025
  31. Many happy memories of working for Don as a plumber then many years later, inspecting his jobs and never being able to find fault. Sympathies to Dianne and family

    Tom Tripp July 2, 2025
  32. Condolences to the harle family on the passing of Don a good man who gave me a start in life by giving me an apprenticeship and a trade I think that it helped that I was a . Collingwood supporter I still remember having a few beers every Friday after work and listening to Don’s storys not just as a boss but a friend and owe cricket and footy matches against millers plumbing great memories of a great man Martin Hrvojevic thank you Don

    Mladen Hrvojevic July 2, 2025
  33. Sincere sympathy to all of the Harle family. Don was obviously a special man. The measure of a person is how much they are loved and respected in life, because nothing else matters.
    Although l do follow Carlton! We are hopeless! So l will hope that Collingwood gets the job done for you and that you will be watching from above. I will think of you and have a double sars at the bowls club. Love to all the family. Lynne. 💕

    Lynne Smith July 2, 2025
  34. Many a great night playing Pool at Crinigan Road or Wells Street.

    David Roberts July 2, 2025
  35. Sincere condolences to all the families, such a beautiful man, sending hugs.
    Mary and Danny Langan ❤️

    Mary Langan July 3, 2025
  36. Deepest sympathies to Dianne and family. Many happy memories of Don at the footy. 🖤🤍🤍🖤🤍 Go Pies. Ron Witton and Julie

    Ron Witton July 3, 2025
  37. Sincere condolences to all Don’s family and friends. A well respected community minded gentleman.

    Lee McKenzie July 7, 2025
  38. Sincere condolences to Dianne, Tracey and Nick, Brett, Tara and Vaughan, and all the Harle family.

    Sharon, Brian, and Peter Suares

    Sharon Suares July 7, 2025
  39. sympathy to you Dianne. Don was one of my first footy coach and held him in high regards
    Barry and Valerie Rowley. Apologies unable to make the funeral

    barry rowley July 18, 2025