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Bob Donaldson Obituary
Charles Robert 'Bob' Donaldson, Jr., 88, of Upper Arlington, Oh., died Wed., April 7, 2021 of Alzheimer's at Kobacker House hospice. The son of Elizabeth V. (McClelland) and Charles R Donaldson, he was born at home on May 2, 1932, in Wellsville, Oh. An alumnus of the University of Mt. Union, OSU, OU, and YSU, he taught at Jones Jr. High and Upper Arlington High School, where he also coached football. Preceded in death by his first wife JoAnn Waggle, he is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Morgan; and children, Janet (Charles) Manczak, Charles R., III (Rosemary), Jill (Steven) Dorn, Scot (Kellye) Donaldson, Chip (Heather) Cecil, and David (Christina) Ireland. Also surviving are grandchildren, Regan (Rob) Jones, Ryan (Brianne) Manczak, Stacey and Shannon Dorn, Madeline, Emma, Aden, and Ryle Donaldson, plus Gwendolyn, Meredith, Emily, and George Cecil; and 6 great-grandchildren. A Mason, Bob served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict, was president of the Welsh Society of Central Ohio, enthusiastically celebrated his Scottish heritage, was an accomplished world traveler, an omnivorous reader, and a lover of Wire Fox terriers. A very handsome, gentle man with beautiful blue eyes, he drew everyone to him. Due to Covid, there will be no service nor calling hours. This summer, there will be an interment with full military honors at Springhill Cemetery in his hometown, Wellsville, Oh.
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scott roberts
April 25, 2021
I adored Mr. Donaldson. Gentle, honest, a passionate educator. I have vivid memories of him and his teaching. I returned to the 2019 reunion for the sole purpose of thanking him for being such a influence in my life. I saw him, hugged him, laughed with him re his football coaching, and thanked him. It made the entire trip back to Ohio worthwhile. I remember a football drill where Carl Compton blindsided me and just about killed me. Mr. Donaldson came up to me, and said, "That looked like it hurt." It did. :>)
Linda Whiteman Uhrenholt
April 25, 2021
Mr. Donaldson was one of my very, very favorite and inspiring teachers. I was lucky to have had him as a teacher. He made history class come alive!
Birti Hardie
April 24, 2021
This man inspired me to teach history I decided in his 7th CORE class this would be my calling too He was a knowledgeable classy guy I can only hope I had half the impact on my students as he had on me Prayers to his family and all who loved and admired this man
Randy Bare
April 24, 2021
Great teacher Always had my respect.
Sarah Wolske
April 18, 2021
Bob, who I adored, inspired my love of government, not from the classroom but from our many nights watching Monty python waiting for Scot to get off work. While I unfortunately had to move on in my life my love for him never left. He was a sweet and generous man in so many ways -much love to all of you.
Janet Manczak
April 16, 2021
I will feel his presence with me always. Love and miss you, Dad.
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