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The First Tee board of directors and staff are saddened to share the news of the passing of Don Praisner, founding chapter board member and friend. Montgomery County Councilmember Donald Praisner, passed away January 20, 2009. . He had recently been diagnosed with colon cancer. He was 76. Councilmember Praisner won a special election in 2008 to represent District 4 and was sworn in to his position on May 27. The seat was open following the death on Feb. 1, 2008, of his wife Marilyn. She had served on the Council for 17 years, but passed away from complications following heart surgery during her fifth term. Councilmember Praisner won a special election in 2008 to represent District 4 and was sworn in to his position on May 27. The seat was open following the death on Feb. 1, 2008, of his wife Marilyn. She had served on the Council for 17 years, but passed away from complications following heart surgery during her fifth term.
A resident of Montgomery County since 1947, Praisner was a graduate of Blair High School. He attended the first class of Montgomery College and graduated from the University of Maryland. After serving three years in the Army, including one year studying Chinese at the Army Language School, he went to work for the Central Intelligence Agency. He worked at the CIA for 30 years as an analyst, manager and recruiter.
Don is survived by three grown children and four grandchildren.
A scholarship fund in Don’s memory has been established to support the life skills and educational development of our participants. Don was a staunch supporter of the life skills component of The First Tee program and would be proud to support any young golfer with his/her education or volunteer goals.
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