SHEER, Jr., Donald H.

76, of Vandalia, passed away Thursday, February 9, 2023. Don was born to the late Donald and Mildred Sheer on Aug. 8, 1946, in Dayton, OH. He was a member of St. Christopher Catholic Church in Vandalia.

Don was retired from a 44+ year career in education. He was a Science Teacher and Basketball Coach at Studebaker Middle School in Huber Heights, Asst. Principal at Wayne High School, Superintendent of Bradford Schools, and Asst. Superintendent of the Montgomery County Educational Service Center.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 48 years, Sharon G. "Sherry" Sheer, in 2019.

Don is survived by his children, Krista Wagner (Brad) and Kyle Sheer (Sarah); brother, Charles M. Sheer (Carol); grandchildren, Keira, Hudson and Kennedy; and many relatives and friends.

Don loved the Rocky Mountains and skiing. He was his happiest when he was surrounded by friends and family. The friendships he made through the years always remained an important part of his life. "Papa" was especially proud of his 3 grandchildren.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 11:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 17 at St. Christopher Church, 435 E. National Rd., Vandalia, with Fr. Robert Hale, officiating. The burial will follow at Poplar Hill Cemetery, Vandalia. The family will receive friends Friday at 10:30 a.m., prior to the mass at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Vandalia Fire Department in Don's memory. Arrangements entrusted to the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia. Condolences can be shared at

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Published by Dayton Daily News on Feb. 15, 2023.

Memories and Condolences
for Donald SHEER

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12 Entries

Kimberly ball

January 21, 2025

Mr sheer was a wonderful last principal at Wayne high school.. always encouraging me. Always at a smile and greeted me in hawke hall every morning.... RIP Mr sheer you will never be forgotten

Karen Gwathney

February 9, 2024

He was the best! I think of him often.

gary sargent

May 16, 2023

Don was an intelligent man who used his abilities to help hundreds of people. I respected him, and was always happy to see him and have our little conversations. My condolences, Gary Sargent, Bradford

Christopher Shay

February 20, 2023

I enjoyed our visits at the Legacy restaurant during COVID in Dayton. Don also sat behind me in school. RIP Don.

Douglas Suerdieck

February 18, 2023

Kyle and Krista...
I am deeply saddened by the news of Don's passing.
I served under Don's administration as a school board member for several years at Bradford. His kindness and concern for the students and faculty was a constant. It was a pleasure to work with him in this capacity.
He was a good friend. He visited me at my dad's passing...I never forgot his compassion.
God bless you in your grief.
Douglas Suerdieck

Janice Isaacs

February 17, 2023

Don was my next door neighbor. He was so very kind and I am so fortunate to have met him. I will miss all our conversations and Christmas decorating competition. Rest in peace Don.

Bob Heidkamp, Austin TX

February 17, 2023

Mr. Sheer was one of the very best people in this world. His kindness to me was instrumental in my survival at Wayne High School. He made one feel like a million dollars whenever he spoke some little words of wisdom. Mr. Sheer wasn't just liked. He was respected and adored by everyone. His constant words of encouragement were invaluable to a kid like me who needed love and guidance while growing up fatherless. In a world of takers, Don Sheer was a server. Condolences to his family.

William Allen

February 17, 2023

Don was a neighbor and childhood friend sorry to hear about his passing. My sincere condolences to his family

Alex DINino

February 16, 2023

Most sorry to hear of the loss of one of my former students from Chaminade HS , a fellow school administrator, and friend.I admired Don for his kindness, humor , and commitment to the betterment of young people.
It was not until he became an administrator with the Montgomery County Schools and I was an administrator in the Mad River Schools that our paths cross once again. How pleasant it was to discover he had retained his sense of humor , kindness , and desire to serve.
It was my pleasure that our paths in life had crossed.

Jeremy Anderson

February 16, 2023

Beyond the fact that Mr. Sheer was my Superintendent while I attended Bradford, he was also my neighbor. I have many fond memories of shooting basketball at his house as he and his family were generous enough to tolerate a bouncing ball at all hours of the day during every season. And even when I threw a snowball through one of his garage windows, he was able to show kindness and a willingness to help me learn a lesson that helped shape my character as a young man. My condolences to Kyle and Krista for their loss. Mr. Sheer was a wonderful person, and I am very sorry to hear of his passing.

Debra suerdieck

February 15, 2023

He was my superintendent. What a wonderful person he was. He made all of us feel important and seen. I'm so spporry for your loss.

Karen Elam

February 15, 2023

He was a wonderful teacher to someone who came lost. I will think of him always and the encouragement he always gave me. Prayers and love to the family.

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