Donald “Don” R. Stines, 72, of Fremont, OH passed away at his home on Monday, December 5, 2022. He was born February 8, 1950 in Grundy, VA to Mary Stines. Don married Sally A. Dray in 1977 in Fremont, OH and she preceded him in death on September 1, 2014. He worked at Whirlpool Corporation in Clyde and retired after forty-three years of service.
Don was an avid sports fan, especially the Cleveland Browns. In his younger years he coached baseball, softball and soccer for kids.
Don is survived by his daughter, April Stines (Alexander Galeev) of Riga Latvia; son, Donald Stines II of FL; granddaughter, Brianna Stines; sister, Judy (Richard) Dahms, Fremont, OH; nieces and nephews, Jeff (Maria) Kuns and Kelli (Troy) Overmyer and many other nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sally A. Stines and son, Bryan Stines.
Visitation will take place on Monday, December 12, 2022, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E. State St, Fremont, OH.
Memorials can be made in Don’s honor to the School of Hope or the American Cancer Society.
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Nancy Stines
I am so sorry for your loss. Your family is in my prayers.
Jeff and Barb Aldrich
Dear Kelli, Troy and Stines Family – Please accept our sincerest sympathies. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Aleksandr Galeev
My deepest condolences to the family and friends of Don Stines. Our acquaintance was only virtual. We had been planning to meet in person for a long time, but the pandemic prevented it. I knew Don as a decent, kind man who raised his daughter, my wife April. Don will remain in our hearts forever.
Roy And Judy Stines
Oh the memories of growing up on the farm in Fremont which were many. One in particular where my brother Paul, Don, and myself went fishing in Paul’s boat. Good times, Now Paul and Don are both gone. I write this not to make anyone sad but to make everyone stop and make the best of today and everyday. We all need to appreciate what we have. Don my friend (cousin) you will be missed. Until we see each other again, GOD BLESS.