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RaeDonna MERCER Obituary
Age 89, passed away on March 3, 2021, in Canal Winchester, OH. She was born to the late Raymond and Ester Fields in
Cincinnati, OH. RaeDonna was a Charter Member of Daybreak Church of Christ in Christian Union and very active in the
denomination with the Ladies ECL, 100 Club and the Camp Meeting Committee. Along with her husband, she pastored several churches in Ohio and surrounding states. She was
employed at the Kobacker Company.
Surviving are her children, Raymond P. (Sherry) Mercer of
Hilliard, OH, Dianna Baughman of Reynoldsburg, OH,
and Teresa A. (Jeff) Blazer of Springfield, OH; grandchildren, Paul R. Mercer of Springfield, OH, Peter N. Mercer of Ashville, OH, Christopher L. Baughman of Hebron, OH, Elizabeth R. Baughman of Hebron, OH, Zachary Adams of Springfield, OH and Jayson (Alissa) Chapman of Springfield, OH;
great-grandchildren, Hannah Mercer and Matthew,
MacKenzie, Madelyn Baughman.
Preceded in death by her parents and husband, whom she married on March 18, 1950, Rev. Paul E. Mercer.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, March 8, 2021, at Fern Cliff Cemetery, 501 W. McCreight Ave, Springfield, OH 45504, at 11 a.m. Online condolences can be made at
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Rev Bob and Sara Jones
April 22, 2021
Just a few minutes ago I was informed that my dear friend, Donna, passed. Yes, I know she is in Heaven, but my heart aches terribly with the loss of my special friend. Dear family, she loved you all SO VERY MUCH, which you already knew!!!! God bless her memory!!!!
Rick Weber
March 6, 2021
I will say this to the best of my memory.
I first met Donna while eating breakfast at the Waffle House (pretty sure it was Waffle House) at the intersection of Brice and Tussing Roads. Donna was a server for Waffle House. This was early summer of 1977. I worked for Kobacker Stores as Director of Administrative Services. Kobacker Stores was building their new home office and warehouse on Tussing Road at the time.
Donna and I started talking and I told her I was there on business and was going to be hiring for our new home office. She asked what positions and I told her the main one was someone to run our mail room. Donna said she would love to have a job like that and would be interested in taking the position.
Over the next several weeks on my trips to our new facility, I always had breakfast at the Waffle House, Donna and I became friends and I finally offered her the job. I told her she would have to go to our office in Brilliant, OH for a week or two so she could 'learn the ropes' of running a large mailroom. She readily accepted the position.
I am so sorry to hear of Donna's passing.
Timothy Allen
March 5, 2021
Donna Mercer was a grand, kind and wonderful lady who had a big influence on my life. She and Paul were dear family friends and growing up would not have been the same without them. I am sad that I'll never be able to see Donna, hear her laugh or give her a hug again but I do know that I will rejoice when I see here again in Heaven. Blessings to all of you who loved her.
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