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Charles McDonald Obituary
He was married December 22, 1956 to Judith Ann (Pensinger) McDonald who survives. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brother, Richard McDonald and sister, Joyce Boyle.
In addition to his wife, Charles is also survived by daughter, Julie Ann (Gordy) Dyer; sons, Charles Douglas and Carl Dereck McDonald all of Bucyrus; grandchildren, Collin (Rachel) Dyer, Lindsey (Jarvis) Bransetter, Clay McDonald; great grandchildren, Cole, Owen, Caleb, Carsten, and CalLee.
Former Bucyrus Police Chief McDonald served in the military for 2 years stationed at Fort Benning, GA; he spent a short time at GE and joined the Bucyrus Police Dept. in 1957. He served the Dept. from 1957 until 1986 and served as Chief of Police the last 13 years. Following retirement Mac worked at Baja Boats until 2001.
Charles moved to Bucyrus in 1956 and graduated from Whetstone High School in 1951. He was a lifetime member of the FOP, a member of Amvets Post 27, formerly coached Bucyrus Babe Ruth Baseball, enjoyed fishing, the Cleveland Browns and Indians as well as spending time with his grandchildren.
At Charles request there will be no formal calling hours or funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cr. Co Humane Society or the Salvation Army through the Munz-Pirnstill Funeral Home. Expressions of sympathy can be left at www.munzpirnstill.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Charles McDonald
Diana Clouse
October 24, 2010
Dear Derek,
So sorry to hear of your father's passing. I hope that you will find comfort from your family and friends in the days ahead. We will
be thinking of you in this time of sadness.
Diana Clouse (Mick, Chad, & Tina's Mom)
Columbus, Oh
October 23, 2010
Dear Dereck,
I was very saddened to read of your father's passing today. Growing up I recall everyone's great respect for Chief McDonald. I know you had a great father...just know our family is thinking about you down here in the Columbus area...God bless.
Mick Zwayer
kimberly williams
October 22, 2010
Dear Clay, i am thinking of you and hoping you are doing okay!! My sympathies to your whole family!!
October 21, 2010
Judy and family, Sorry to hear of Dave's passing. He was a great man. Alice Schiefer
October 20, 2010
I remember Chief McDonald being my dad's F.L.(Skip) Shearer"s boss on the police force for a very long time my dad loved Chief McDonald as did my mom also. He was very dedicated to his job and love this community and the ppl and did his very best to keep all of us safe.. He was a great man....So very sorry for ur loss..My prayers r with u...
Stephanee(Shearer)Borer Bucyrus,Ohio
Sherri Beale
October 20, 2010
Very sorry to hear about the loss of your father. You have my sympathy.
TONI COAKLEY
October 19, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with your family during this difficult time. I worked for Mac at the police department for several years and he was a fine man and boss. Doug, please know that you and your family are in my prayers. Judy, Mom will be in touch. Mac will be missed.
Toni Martin Coakley, Nashville, Tennessee
Vicky Weber
October 19, 2010
Judy, Doug, Julie, Dereck and all,
I am very sorry that your husband/father/grandfather is gone. I loved his booming voice. How he commanded authority . :-) I too felt safer when Mac was Chief. The memories of growing up in "the hood" as your neighbor are some of my fondest. I have always felt close to all of you. Be comforted by so many people who care and all of your memories of him.
God bless,
Vicky
david clamp
October 19, 2010
sorry for your loss doug & julie & family
Anita Smith Riggs
October 18, 2010
Our deepest sympathy to the McDonald Family, the Capt. was a good man. He and my dad served the community for many years togeather. Bucyrus was a better place when they were in charge. Our prayers are with you. Gods peace is with Mac.
Cathi Lenhart
October 18, 2010
Sis and your family, sure know what you are going thru now and my family and prayers are with you
Stephanie Posey
October 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. Mac was a great guy and will be missed.
Geral & Judy Dyer
October 18, 2010
So sorry to learn of Mac's passing.
Thoughts and prayers are sent to you
all.
Thelma,Wayne King
October 18, 2010
Deepest sympathy to my dear friend Judy and her family for their loss.
Robbe (Hines) Fisher
October 18, 2010
He was a great man and he was the kind of Police Chief that stays in you mind as he was on OUR side.. Too bad they can't all be that way. I was so sorry to hear of his passing.. Please accept my sincerest sympathy. Sorry for your loss and out also. He was a good man!!
Brenda Jordan
October 18, 2010
Judy & family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of loss.
October 18, 2010
My thoughts and prayers go out to Judy and family.
Beth Knapp Vaughan
Delmer Tuttle
October 18, 2010
Sorry for your loss, you are in our prayers.
October 18, 2010
Mac my prayers be with you
Charlie&Janet Frazier
Lori Beran Linstedt
October 18, 2010
I remember Mac mostly as being my dad's boss as chief of police in the 70's and being such a big presence at the department. He was a great man and will be missed by all who had the pleasure of knowing him. My thoughts are with his family during this time...
Raymond Spears
October 18, 2010
Worked with the chief as a aux. policeman for 12 yrs will always remember him well! The family have's my deepest condolence at your lost of Chief McDonald!
October 18, 2010
my thought are with you and the family. mac will be missed. sandy knapp lewis
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