Duncan G. Unternaher

1993 - 2016

Duncan G. Unternaher

NEWARK: A Life Celebration of Duncan G. Unternaher, 23, will be held at 12 noon, Monday, December 19 at Denison University-Swasey Chapel, Granville, Ohio, with Pastor Tom Pound as celebrant. Family will greet guests following the service.

Duncan passed away December 5, 2016 surrounded by family and friends. He was born April 7, 1993 in Newark, Ohio.

Duncan is survived by parents, Gregory and Brenda (Patterson) Unternaher; sister, Emily (Nathan) Unternaher-Cook; aunts and uncles, Darrell (Jill) Patterson of Westerville, Deborah (David) Thomas of Granville, and Jeffrey (Marlene) Unternaher of Newark; cousins, Bryan (Emily) Patterson, Jordan (Kacey) Unternaher, Whitney (Clay) Eads, J.T. Crouso (Torie Lamey), Benjamin (Julia) Thomas, Justin Unternaher, Jamie Unternaher, Henry Eads, Luke Patterson and Reagan Unternaher; along with several loving great aunts, great uncles, and cousins. He also leaves his adopted grandma, Sarah Gill, girlfriend, Alyson DeMarco, his labradoodle, Parker and many many faithful friends and loyal fraternity brothers and sorority sisters.

Duncan is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lewis and Imogene Unternaher and maternal grandparents, Spencer and Virginia Patterson.

Duncan was full of life and loved his family. He was very active in the Newark and Akron communities, belonging to various groups and organizations, and volunteering for numerous fundraising events. Duncan never met a stranger and always left a lasting impression on those he touched. It was Duncan's wish to be an Organ Donor so even after his passing he could continue to help spread love and compassion.

A 2012 Newark High School graduate and student at The University of Akron, Major: Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing/Sales Management and Minor: Supply Chain/Operations Management. He was set to graduate Spring 2017 and will receive his degree posthumously.

Member of American Marketing Association where he was VP of Professional Development; Pi Sigma Epsilon; Institute for Leadership Advancement; Phi Delta Theta Northeast Ohio Alumni Club; Phi Delta Theta where he served as Community Service Chairman and New Member Social Chairman; Residence Hall Council and Residence Hall Program Board where he raised funds for charities and coordinated events; UA Students for Life; AK-Rowdies; and Dance Marathon at The University of Akron, Fundraising and Sponsorship Committee, benefitting Akron Children's Hospital; and Campus Focus.

Accomplishments include College of Engineering Dean's List and College of Business Administration Dean's List; The University of Akron's Alternate Spring Break where he completed camp repairs and demolition at Camp Twin Lakes that provides experiences for children facing serious illnesses, disabilities and other life challenges; Team Leader for Relay for Life and Akron Food Bank Volunteer; Welcome Children With Hair Loss donor where he grew his hair to 8 inches to help children with medically-related hair loss at no cost to their family; A Call to College Last-Dollar Grant Recipient and Volunteer, Newark High School; Carol Strawn Center Annual Walk to Care for Alzheimer's Volunteer; Gift of Life Donor and Summer Intern last five years, Holophane/Acuity Brands, Newark, Ohio.

Duncan was a bright light. We rejoice in the extraordinary short life he was privileged to live, and we feel grateful and blessed to have been loved by such an amazing son and brother. We thank you for your prayers.

To sign an online guestbook, please visit www.brucker-kishlerfuneralhome.com

Memorials may be made to: Do It for Duncan at The Park National Bank, 990 N. 21st St, Newark, Ohio 43055.