LIMA — Donald E. Heminger, 79, of Lima, passed away on Sunday, August 18, 2019. He was born the son of Walter and Delores (Pugh) Heminger on October 18, 1939.
He was a 1957 graduate of Gibsonburg High School and was employed by Toledo Engineering for 40 years. Don was a member of Eagle's Post 370, Lima and Loyal Order of Moose Club, Lima. Don was an amazing man with a big heart. He was loving and kind, and quite humorous. He had a way of making us smile.
Don is survived by his significant other of 10 years, Diane Lewis of Lima, whom he adored, his bonus family, Pamela Ovelgonne, Jeff Jacobs of Lima, Gregory (Cheryl) Bowman of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Gary (Tammy) Lewis, and Craig Lewis all of Lima, Jennifer (Brian) Stechschulte of Delphos, Jamie Ovelgonne, Jessica (Erick) Hayes all of Lima, Gregory Bowman Jr., David (Brittney) Bowman, Deanna Bowman, all of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Eric (Sophia) Lewis, Sarah (Chris) Bleu all of Columbus, Amber (Dr. Joe) Giancarlo of Chicago, Thomas, Kassadee, Brian and Kaleb Stechschulte of Delphos, Hannah (Zach), Madalyn and Rheanna Schomber all of Elida, Jordyn, Reagan, Karsten and Oaklyn Hayes, of Lima, Taylor Bowman and Corrina Bowman of Green Bay, Wisconsin, Harper Lewis, Avery, Emma, Aiden and Nolan Bleu all of Columbus and Dylan Giancarlo of Chicago.
He was proceeded in death by Evan Joseph Lewis.
Missing their "daddy" are dogs Mylene Jane and Tana Marie.
Visitation will be held Thursday, August 22, 2019, 4-8 p.m., at Herman-Veh Funeral Home, 319 West Madison Street, Gibsonburg, Ohio, 43431. Funeral Services will begin Friday, August 23, 2019 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Pastor Jeffrey Ridenour will be officiating. Burial will follow at West Union Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation-West Central.
To express online condolences, please visit: www.hermanfh.com
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Jerry Willer
August 21, 2019
So sad to see the passing of another old G-burg classmate. Donny and I had a great time together struggling to learn to play the guitar. He always had that wry grin and words to make you smile as well. He was a good man.
Hannah Schomber
August 20, 2019
Grandpa Don,
We love you so much. You were so good to all us. We miss you, grandpa!!
Love,
Jennifer, Brian, Jamie, Jessica, Erick, Greg Jr, David, Brittney, Deanna, Eric, Sophia, Sarah, Chris, Amber, Dr.Joe, Hannah, Tom, Kassadee, Madalyn, Jordyn, Rheanna, Brian, Kaleb, Reagan, Karsten,Oaklyn, Taylor, Corrina, Harper, Dylan, Avery, Emma, Aiden,and Nolan.
His smile touched our hearts.
Pamela Ovelgonne
August 20, 2019
Don has been a loving partner to my mother, Diane Lewis for nearly 10 years. He has also been a dad figure and friend to my brothers Greg, Gary, and Craig,as well as myself. Don had a kind way about him, he was humorous and had more jokes than anyone else I know. He made us laugh so many times. He also loved each of us deeply and made that known to us. We loved Don and feel so blessed to have had him in our lives. We won't forget the many family holiday's we shared, the birthdays, weekly family dinners,the Eagles,Pete's Ice Cream, which Don absolutely loved. The "big" waffle cone and butter pecan ice cream was his favorite. Our trips to Wisconsin were especially fun with many warm memories. Don's love for old black and white movies, especially Western's and country music will not be forgotten. He loved to sing and play his guitar. He was simply an amazing man. Mylene and Tanna (Daddy's)dogs loved him as much as he loved them. They miss him. They continue to wait for him to come home. We love you Don, endlessly and will miss you always. We will see you in Heaven someday...until then. Love, Diane, Pam, Greg, Gary, Craig, Mylene and Tanna.
Doug Rine
August 20, 2019
Debbie and I where taking her dad back to Lima one sunday afternoon, I was playing old country songs. He liked it enough he started singing, I thought it was a special moment that day .
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