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Donald R. Harwig
1937 - 2020
Donald R. Harwig
1937 - 2020
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BORN
1937
DIED
2020
Donald Harwig Obituary
age 82 of Massillon, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020 following a long period of declining health. He was born May 8, 1937, in Akron, Iowa, son of the late Bernard and Aleen (Cummins) Harwig. Don proudly served in the Navy for four years during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of V.F.W. Post #3124. Don was a Massillon fireman for 30 years and had served as assistant chief. He had also served as Massillon auditor for a year. In his retirement he was President and financial director of the Lions Lincoln Theater. He was a member and past president of the Massillon Lions Club, a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, and K of C Council #554. More recently he served as President of Massillon Main Street and was Holiday Parade President for 18 years. Don's favorite place to be was Smiley's Restaurant.
Don is survived by his wife of 28 years, Sharla Ryder Harwig; sons, Donald J. (Cindy) Harwig and Scott Harwig; step son, Scott (Jeanne) Ryder; daughter, Deborah Harwig and step daughter, Kelly Ann Ryder; brother, Dennis (Mary Ann) Harwig, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Bill Harwig, Cary Paul Harwig and Robert "Bobby" Harwig and sisters, Beverly Harwig and Kay Smith.
Due to the current health care quarantine requirements, there will be no services at this time. A public Memorial service will be held at a future date. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Lions Lincoln Theater, 156 Lincoln Way East, Massillon, Ohio, 44646. Condolences to the family may be made at www.heitger.com
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March 27, 2020
For sharla, kelly, and scott. So sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with
You and your families. Will talk to you soon. Rick and sue kaserman
Kay McFee
March 27, 2020
Sending prayers & condolences to your family and friends. You certainly was a wonderful guy and a friend to everyone. May you RIP Fire Chief. You will be together with your fellow firefighters Don Roseman, Frank Irwin, Ken Arnold you're friends and coworkers in the LaCuisine and others gone before you. God Bless your family ✝
Jo Boerner
March 27, 2020
So sorry for your loss Sharla. My sincere condolences to you and your family.
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Chris Boerner
March 27, 2020
Always enjoyed talking to Don whenever our paths crossed, whether on the streets, at the Lions Club or at various other Massillon festivities. With the city's best interest at heart, Don was a true Massillonian. My condolences to the family.
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Babs Limbach Marchand
March 27, 2020
So sorry for you loss Donnie & Debbie. I am thinking of you and sending prayers for you and your dad.
Connie Schoenfeld
March 27, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Randolph Allen
March 27, 2020
My thoughts and prayers to the family. ,he will definitely be missed.
Shelley Cottrill-Furcsik
March 26, 2020
My thoughts and prayers are with his friends and family. He was a great person and his memory is eternal!
Linda Rodocker
March 26, 2020
So sorry for your loss. You have our deepest sympathy.
God Bless,Linda and Jim
Dixie and
March 26, 2020
We are so sorry for the families loss. You are in our prayers at this difficult time.
Shelly Achartiger
March 26, 2020
Very sad for your loss, Don was a great guy.
Joan Ilgen
March 26, 2020
RIP. Praying for your daughter Debra Engler, 3 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. I cannot imagine the grief they are feeling.
gary Davison
March 26, 2020
R.I.P Don, you were a good man and a good friend of Frank Urwin, my friend.
GWRD & Susan
Craig Sampsel
March 26, 2020
Our deepest sympathies to the family. Don will live on in our memories!
March 26, 2020
To Don's family - my deepest sympathies. I had the pleasure of working with Don on many ventures over many years - Downtown Massillon Association - Main Street - Lions Club - and so on. He was one of the nicest guys I ever met and will be missed. RIP Don.
Rudy Turkal
Jennifer (Harwig)
March 26, 2020
Rest in peace Godfather and Uncle. May you join your family in heaven. Deb, Donnie Joe and Scott, I'm so sorry for the loss of your dad. Thinking of you all.
Larry Steffee
March 26, 2020
REST IN PEACE CHIEF.
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