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Arvin Nehemiah Donner Jr.

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DONNER Arvin Nehemiah Donner Jr., age 80, of Worthington, February 9, 2012. Precededin death by his wife Caroline A. Donner. Survived by son, Arvin Donner III; and grandson, Elliot Konink-Donner. Arvin was born in Port Arthur Texas on April 25, 1931 to Florence and Arvin Donner. He earned his Bachelors of Science from the University of Houston in 1952 and then received a Masters from the University of Tennessee in 1953. He served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of the Korean War. Retired from The Ohio State University, the State of Ohio and the Ohio National Guard. Arvin was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, Germania Gesang und Sport Verein, Phi Delta Kappa, Benjamin Franklin Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution and the Ohio Division of the Society of Magna Charta Dames and Barons. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, February 17, 2012 at the RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St, Worthington, OH 43085 where a funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Interment to follow at Union Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to www.rutherfordfuneralhome.com

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 11 to Feb. 14, 2012.

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January 25, 2013

Hi Andy-

I was just thinking about your DAD today and I know the Lord has a special place for him. Remember him fondly for all of the good times we all had as a family and his incredibly funny sense of humor.

Love, Your cousin Dan

Lisa Howard

February 17, 2012

Arvin, I am very sorry for your loss. You were a gift of a son to your parents in their final years. Renew your spirit with the knowledge that you made happy memories and moments with them.

February 14, 2012

Arvin III our condolences to you and Elliott at the passing of your Dad.
Mary Ann, Brent, Sara and Aaron Johnson

Diane Jones

February 14, 2012

Please accept my condolences on the passing of your father. I'm sorry we have been out of touch and hope you are well.

Wanda Short

February 14, 2012

My sincere condolences to you as you celebrate your dad's and grandfather's special life. He was most loyal to his family, and his beliefs and commitments.It was my pleasure to know him from The Map Store and then from extended association and friendship that ensued. We will miss his historical and political insights and his passion for fairness in our ever evolving community and society.

Zach Manifold

February 12, 2012

Arvin was such a loyal friend and wonderful person. I can't thank you enough for allowing him to share so much of his time and talents with all of us. We are all blessed to have known him.

Paul Ackerman

February 12, 2012

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Arvin Donner. I met him during my wife's 2006 state house run and he was one of the best people we met during a time when we met many but not many were great. R.I.P Arvin - you will be missed.

David Crombie

February 12, 2012

My deepest sympathies to Arvin's family. I had the pleasure of knowing him for many years through the Ben Franklin Chapter, SAR. He was always witty and charming. So sorry to hear of his passing.

Jay and Tina Unger-Gasper

February 12, 2012

How blessed he was to have such a kind son to take care of him and how blessed you were to have him as a father. You are in our thoughts and prayers.

Michelle Sellar

February 12, 2012

May happy memories fill your heart and ease your pain at this difficult time. So sorry for your loss. Lots of love and heartfelt sympathy to you and Elliot. Xx Michelle

Susan and Ed Grodecki

February 12, 2012

Hoping that you will find consolation in the time that you were able to spend with both your Dad and Mom as you did such a fine job in advocating and caring for them.

February 11, 2012

Arvin III,
We are very sorry about your dad and know how much he meant to you. We are thinking about you and Elliot.
Love, Amy, Steve, Carol and William

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