Donald Lee Applegate, 88, Fort Myers, Florida, and formerly New Bremen, died April 12, 2026.

Funeral services are 11 a.m. April 30 at German Protestant Cemetery, New Bremen. A gathering for fellowship and refreshments follows from noon-2 p.m. at the New Bremen Senior Citizens Center.

A celebration of life is 11 a.m. May 9 at Gateway Trinity Lutheran Church, Fort Myers, Florida.

Memorials can be made to New Bremen Historic Association or Gateway Trinity Lutheran Church.