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Donald German Obituary
German Sr.
76, of Dover passed away at the Community Hospice House in New Philadelphia on Tuesday, June 18, 2013. Born in Sherrodsville, Ohio on Aug. 10, 1936, he was the son of the late Daniel and Dora (Potts) German. He is also preceded in death by his first wife of 49 years, Nona German; a daughter, Doris German; and a son, David Michael German. Donald worked as a route carrier for the Dover Post Office for over 14 years. He also worked for the railroad. He enjoyed gardening, and bowling. At the age of five he began playing music. He spent much of his time playing a synthesizer at many nursing homes and clubs. Donald will be remembered for his outgoing personality and sense of humor.
He will be sadly missed by his wife, Shirley Hayes, who he married on Nov. 8, 2008; four daughters, Donna (Dean) Miller of Dover, Darla (Doug) Truman of Dover, Debbie Smith of Tippecanoe, Valerie (Junior) Holloway of Fredericksburg; two sons, Donald German Jr. of New Philadelphia, Dennis (Becky) German of Dover; two sisters, Nikki Lightfritz of Canton, Bonnie (Billy) Baker of Canton; eight stepchildren; along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory in Dover on Friday, June 21, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Pastor Brian Flood officiating. Following the service, the Dover VFW will conduct military honors. Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Friday one hour prior to the service. Those unable to attend, or who would like to share a fond memory of Donald may do so by visiting the "Obituaries & Flowers" link on the funeral home's website. Memorial contributions can be made to Community Hospice, 716 Commercial Ave SW, New Philadelphia, Ohio 44663.
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for Donald German
Shirley Semple
June 22, 2013
I grew up with Donnie in Sherrodsville. He was a very nice person. My condolences to the family.
Clarence Conley, Jr.
June 21, 2013
I worked with Don many years ago on the railroad. He was a nice fellow to work with & we enjoyed a friendship.
Lisa Craw
June 21, 2013
when he would go by my house and the kids and I would be out he would honk his horn. He was a very loving and caring man. Prayers out to you Darla and the rest of your family. He will be sadly miss by many!!
Rodney Miller
June 20, 2013
Your Father was a wonderful person! What a great sense of humor. His hearing or lack of, only made him funnier. We that knew him will never forget him.
48 Star Flag to wave for Don. :)
Bill Baumgardner Sr.
June 20, 2013
I was only 11 years old when I first met Don when we moved to Sherrodsville in May 1954.. He sat down at an old, upright piano & began to play the Boogie Woogie & it really sounded GREAT! I begged him to keep playing. May the Lord comfort his loved ones & know that he is now in the Spirit World where he will learn more about his day of judgement when we all stand at Jesus Christ's feet & be told what degree of Heaven we have earned. Don is happy already to be where he is. :)
Betty Leigh
June 20, 2013
I didn't know you very well but I knew you made my grandma happy. you will be missed. Thoughts and prayers go out to family, friends, and love ones.
Jacki LightFritz
June 20, 2013
Don will be sadly missed by his sisters Nicole and Bonnie and brother, Bill. Sincere sympathy to his children and their family. Be strong. God is with you . God knows.t
Jacki, Nicole,Bonnie and Bill
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