Donald G. Engeman, 82, of Green Springs, OH passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015 at ProMedica Memorial Hospital in Fremont. Hew as born on December 14, 1932 in Bascom, OH, the son of John and Hazel (Feasel) Engeman. He was a 1951 graduate of Green Springs High School.
Donald served his Country in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War from 1952 until 1956 and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He married Marlene Jo Miller on June 21, 1958 in Republic, OH and she survives.
Donald was a Blaster for Basic, Inc, for forty-two years and retired in 1994. He was a member of the Quarter Century Club at Basic, Inc. and a member of the Green Springs American Legion for fifty-nine years. Donald enjoyed golf, softball, bowling, camping and the Detroit Tigers.
Donald is survived by his wife of fifty-six years, Marlene Jo Engeman, Green Springs, OH; children, David (Rita) Engeman, Fremont, OH, John “Jack” Engeman, Brenda Engeman and Matthew Engeman, all of Green Springs, OH; grandchildren, Christine (Ean) Pokrfky, Elizabeth and Sarah Engeman; great grandson, John Patrick Pokrfky.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Mary Ellen Birch.
Visitation: Sunday from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm at Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 211 North Broadway St, Green Springs, OH.
Service: Sunday, March 22, 2015, 1:00 pm at the funeral home with Deacon Norb Wethington officiating.
Memorials: American Heart Association or the American Cancer Society.
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Sue Cantu
Sorry to hear of the passing of Don. I have so many fond memories of him, what a character! Thoughts and prayers to your family.
Sandra Swerlein Thornton
I am so sorry for your loss. I am very greatful for the many happy memories shared with your family and mine during our camping days. Marlene, you and Don were so good taking care of Mom after dad passed and i am very grayeful. My thoughts and prayers are with you through this very difficult time. Sending hugs and prayers from my family to yours!
Thomas Leaser
I am so sorry for your loss. I am very thankful for the years and happy memories I shared with you all. We may have loss “Uncle Don” because his memories will be in our hearts forever. I am very grateful for time I got to spend with such a great family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all through this very difficult time. Sending hugs and prayers from my family to yours!
Cynthia Schubach
I was so sorry to read of the loss of your Father. You will be in my thoughts & prayers in the weeks to come.