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Mann, Donald Edward

Donald Edward Mann, age 95, of Dayton, Ohio passed away on Monday, January 13, 2025.

He was born in Portsmouth, Ohio, on October 29, 1929. After he graduated from Ohio University in 1947 with a degree in civil engineering, he then served in the U.S. Navy for two years. He worked at the City of Dayton as a civil engineer until his retirement when he continued working as a consultant at Woolperts Engineering Consultants.

Donald is survived by his two sons, Timothy D. (Brenda Susan) Mann, and Gregory J. (Gloria Jean) Mann; grandchildren, Chloe' V. (Lance Hall) Mann, Sarah E. Mann, Emily K. (Jeremy) Geren; great-grandchildren, Layla Noel Hall, Spencer Greyson Geren; his girlfriend Bobbi Markley; a brother, Daniel Mann, and numerous nieces and nephews.

Donald is preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Thelma R. Mann; parents, Henry and Garnet; brothers, Richard, Dale, and Albert; sisters, Frankie, Mary Alice, and Libby.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Dayton Daily News on Jan. 19, 2025.

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