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Donald Desender Obituary
COSHOCTON: Donald Lee Desender, age 76, of Coshocton, passed away at Hospice Truman House in New Philadelphia, Ohio, on Monday, February 6, 2017. He was born on August 16, 1940 in Amboy, Illinois to the late August and Eleanor (Luikart) Desender. On June 3, 1962, he married Dixie (Welker) Desender who survives.
Don owned and operated Dixie Vending for many years; was the Parts and Service Manager for Welker Sales and Services for over 20 years, and raised Haflinger horses for almost 25 years at Willow Glen Farm. He was a life member of the Elks, loved his horses, enjoyed golfing, and coached little league football, basketball, and golf. Don was a real people person and made friends everywhere he went. He loved spending time with his family especially his grandchildren.
Don is survived by his wife Dixie of 54 years; three sons, Donald (Darcy Dooley) Desender Jr. of Mt. Sterling, Ohio, David (Christi) Desender of Norwich, and Darin (Connie) Desender of Coshocton; six grandchildren, Nicole (Martina) Desender, Jordan (Adriel Harris) Desender, Brooke (Michael Moore) Desender, Lyndsey Desender, Alexia Desender, and Logan Desender; sister-in-law, Carol (Wendell) Davis of West Lafayette; niece Brooke (Jerry) Gowl; nephew, Charles (Sara) Davis; and three great-nieces.
Calling hours will be held on Sunday, February 12, 2017 from 1:00 pm-3:30 pm at Given-Dawson Funeral Home. The Newcomerstown Elks will honor Don with a brief service beginning at 3:30 p.m. with the memorial service to follow with Reverend Bill Eckert officiating.
For those who wish, memorial contributions may be made in Don's name to Higher Hopes Therapeutic Riding Center or to the Community Hospice of Coshocton County. Envelopes will be provided at that funeral home.
An online memorial can be viewed at www.givn-dawsonfuenralhome.com.
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February 27, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss. May God's Word be a source of comfort to your family during this difficult time. Ps.147:3.
loretta cox
February 11, 2017
Very sorry for your loss. The Coxes
mike cox
February 11, 2017
Don you touched my life in way of your love of horses and life itself. God bless Dixie and the boys. Mike & Loretta Cox and family.
February 11, 2017
Although we did not know Don personally , we could tell by the pictures that he had good humor and that is a special trait . Please accept our most sincere condolences . Debbie and Dave Dye CSS driver
February 11, 2017
We always enjoyed seeing him at the golf matches. He sure enjoyed watching his grandson. Sorry for your loss.
Dave, Desiree, and Jake Moore
kevin florence
February 10, 2017
He was a good guy, sorry for your loss. Many fond memories growing up on valley view drive
February 10, 2017
Dixie and family,
So sorry to hear of Don's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
David & Rita Ross
Stacie (Trout) McCullough
February 10, 2017
Dixie, I am so sorry to here of the passing on Don. We had some fine times @ Welkers, even when your Dad used to own it. Really miss that. If there is anything I can do, please let me know
Dennis Hootman
February 10, 2017
It was my pleasure to know Don. He was always smiling and could bring one to yours too.He will be sadly missed.
Sandy jennings
February 10, 2017
Dixie and sons,Don,Dave,Darrin
and their families I was so very sorry to hear of Don's passing he will be missed by those who knew him my deepest sympathy
February 10, 2017
To the Desender family, had known Don since 1961, one of my very favorite memories. Always left Don feeling upbeat . Loved his attitude.
Sorry for your loss,
George Kaiser
New Philadelphia
Gary. rod Bowman
February 10, 2017
Sorry for your loss
Donna (Lipps) Cole
February 9, 2017
So sorry for your loss. Don was always so friendly and such a good grandfather to the kids. My prayers are with you at this time.
Joseph Descendre
February 9, 2017
From the family at the Netherlands and Belgium, our deepest sympathies to the Desender family. Joseph Descendre.
Terrie Brown
February 9, 2017
To the Desender family,we are so very sorry for your loss.Don was such a wonderful man that loved his family so much.We will miss his smile and seeing him at sporting events.Please know you are all in our prayers.Don was one of those people that you enjoyed talking with.Blessings to all of you,Bruce,Terrie and Travis Brown Clay Davis and Josh Tina Jacie Jett and Kenlee Aronhalt
Vickie Bryan
February 8, 2017
With deepest sympathy
Sally Lambert
February 8, 2017
My deepest sympathies to the Desender family and to my children for the loss of your grandfather.
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