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DONALD SCHRAMM Obituary

Donald Allen Schramm Donald Allen Schramm, age 48, passed away on Feb. 8, 2011 in the caring arms of his beloved Anehta Michalios, after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Don was born and raised in Bridgeport, Ohio. He was an accomplished and respected commercial plumber by trade and for the last 15 years worked for Pioneer Human Services in Seattle. He enjoyed playing black jack, loved the Pittsburgh Steelers and loved his work. He was very generous with his knowledge of plumbing and often helped friends and even strangers. He made a lasting impression on his friends, co-workers, Drs and nurses by wearing his Steelers attire and his quick wit. He was truly one of a kind and will be missed deeply. Don is preceded in death by a sister, brother & a granddaughter. He is survived by his parents Everett A. and Mary K. Poole Schramm, brother David (Maryellen), sisters Karen Cash (Neil) & Kristy Kosky (Stephen) all of OH, daughters Melissa Iverson (Adam) & Michelle Hanneman (Mike), two grandchildren all of Wisconsin & Anehta Michalios, many nieces & nephews & a very special Aunt Elsie of Florida. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, February 15, 2011 at 2:00 pm at Pioneer Park Pavilion in Puyallup. A special thanks to the Drs and staff at Northwest Medical Specialities. In Don's memory, donations may be made to the South Sound Care Foundation.

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Published by News Tribune (Tacoma) from Feb. 13 to Feb. 14, 2011.

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Amber Rose Durdin

February 7, 2023

<3 sending you love on the the memory of this sacred day.

March 6, 2011

I'm at a loss. I'm deeply sad to know Don isn't with us anymore. He was truly an amazing person with a gift and a heart of gold. You don't forget someone like him. You would never know he had cancer unless you asked him about his head wraps! I will miss him through eternity and hope to carry on his good fortune and wit and skills at blackjack. I love you buddie.

amber rose durdin

February 16, 2011

Anetha, I am sorry for your loss. At least we I got to meet Don by you and your loving words about him. He had to be the strongest of men to be with a Michallios girl and to fight cancer. He hurts no more, he suffers no more, he is your angel now dear. Remember to breath, the rest will come. I love you dearly,

Amber Rose Durdin & family

Merle Sherman

February 14, 2011

I am happy we got to know each other in Greece. You were a very rich man to have such wonderful loving friends and family around you. Thanks for your kindness and all the things you did to help others. You were a special person that will not be soon forgotten.
Good bye Don.

February 14, 2011

Dear Anehta, I'm sorry to here of Don's passing. In our past conversation over the course of his illness, I was praying and really thought, that he was going to be the one to come through this. The amount of time the 3 of us spent together will truely be missed. He is the friend you never forget. The Steelers will have a tough time replacing this fan. John Vukovich

February 13, 2011

Don, hey, such a short time on this earth and so many accomplishments. I loved how you loved our daughter, your spirit, your quick wit, your willingness to try anything Greek, and I love my steam shower you put in for us....Pam and Nik Michalios

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