Dr. Donald E. Gleason

Dr. Donald Edward Gleason, 89, of Worthington, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family, Wednesday, July 17,2024. He was born in Glendale, Ohio, July 7,1935 to Christine and Robert Gleason. Donald was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and a friend to many. He will sadly be missed; all who knew and loved him will not forget his smile and kind heart. Proceeded in death by his wife of 43 years Barbara Ann Gleason; mother Christine Nell Gleason; father Robert Gleason; granddaughter Morgan Loree' Dietrich and his beloved dog Baili Jo. He is survived by daughter Kimberly E Gleason of Columbus, OH; son Robert C Gleason of Chicago, IL; daughter Lee Ann (Joseph) Dietrich of Westerville, OH; three grandchildren Kailey, Mason and Nicole; great grandchild Truett. Donald graduated from Lockland High School, Lockland, Ohio in 1953. He proudly served in the United Sates Army, American forces, Far East Command (Japan/Korea) First Calvary Division, 77th Artillery Unit. He graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from The Ohio State University in 1959 and went on to earn his Doctor of Dental Surgery from The Ohio State University, College of Dentistry in 1964. He was a member of Delta Tau Delta, undergraduate and Psi Zi Phi, College of Dentistry. Donald was in private practice in Worthington, Ohio for 32 years and was the Director of Student Health Services Dental Clinic at The Ohio State University. He was a former member of American Dental Association, Ohio Dental Association, Columbus Dental Society and Worthington Sertoma. He was a life member of The Ohio State University College of Dentistry Alumni Society. Respecting his wishes there will not be a funeral. A graveside service will be held in his honor for family and friends. Pastor David Hogg will be officiating the graveside service on Wednesday, August 21,2024 at 11:00a.m. Kingwood Memorial Park, 8230 Columbus Pike (US 23), Lewis Center, OH 43035. If they choose, friends may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society in Donald's memory.