Frank Daubenmire

Frank Daubenmire obituary, Lancaster, OH

Frank Daubenmire

Frank Daubenmire Obituary

Visit the Frank E. Smith Funeral Home and Crematory - Lancaster website to view the full obituary.

Frank Daubenmire, 92, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Father's Day June 15, 2025. He was surrounded by his family at his residence.

Frank was born Sunday, April 9, 1933 to the late Carl and Mary Daubenmire in Lancaster, OH. He graduated from Pleasantville High School in 1951. Frank was a well respected member of the community, and church. He was honored by the State of Ohio for the 27 years he served on the Millersport school board. Frank also served as the Sunday school superintendent for many years. Frank will be sorely missed, but remembered for his kindness.

He is survived by his loving wife of 72 years Jeannette Daubenmire; Frank was the beloved father to children Cindy (Eric) Hartman, Doug (Ronda) Daubenmire, Susan (John) Noyes-Little, and Kimberly (Jeff Williams) Daubenmire; Frank was known by many names to his grandchildren Craig, Kyle, Brent, Nathan, Angie, Megan, Jacob, Casey, Zach, Rod, Cory, Allysen, Amanda, Olivia, Kate, and Nick; and his 17 great grandchildren affectionately knew him as Grumps; Frank is also survived by his special sister-in-law Carole Monosmith, and other cherished family members and friends.

Frank is preceded in death by his parents; brother Don Daubenmire; sister Carol Jenkins; and son-in-law Jeff Noyes; as well as many other dear people in his life.

A funeral service will be held on Friday, June 20, 2025 at 1:00 PM in the Millersport Methodist Church, 2310 Refugee St, Millersport, OH 43046. Family and Friends may visit 2 hours prior to the service from 11:00 - 1:00 PM. Burial will follow in Millersport Cemetery.

In memory of Frank please consider making a donation to Millersport Methodist Church PO Box 296 Millersport, OH 43046 or Capital City Hospice, 2800 Corporate Exchange Dr #170, Columbus, OH 43231.

To send an online condolence, and sign the guest book, please visit www.funeralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Frank E. Smith Funeral Home and Crematory - Lancaster

405 North Columbus Street, Lancaster, OH 43130

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