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Don was born in Portland, Indiana to Helen and Robert Spahr. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in 1967 and served as a Specialist in the Army for three years during the Vietnam War. Don worked at Hallmark Cards, Inc. for a number of years, contributing his creative talent to a variety of products and designs before retiring.
Don was a wonderful balance of gentleman, outdoorsman, counselor, artist, and lover of animals. He remained active in retirement golfing, travelling, and spending time with his wife and love, Gail.
When Don married Gail, he was warmly welcomed as a beloved, integral part of her entire family for the last 26 years of his life. He will be sorely missed by her four children, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Greatly respected by so many – he was a wise and caring patriarch of the family, and a true loyal friend to everyone he met.
He is survived by his wife Gail Spahr; son and daughter-in-law Chris and Juli Nelson; daughters Georgianne Boeding, Stephanie Nelson, and Amy Nelson; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A celebration of life will be held for Don in January (at a date to be announced).
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Donna l Moore
December 28, 2022
Don was a wonderful dear friend , I worked with him at Hallmark cards ... One day we were talking , I said Don I know some one you would really love to meet .. I went to Gail and said I have someone who you would really like to meet .. I set them up on a blind date after two dates they realized I was right all along ... Dean and I went to their wedding at Gail´s son Chris `s and Julie´s home .. It was a beautiful wedding ! the kids Loved Don with all there hearts he was such a kind man ... the world lost a Great man on my birthday ... I will always remember you Don with Love
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