Donald N. Byers, 62, of Fremont, OH, according to John 5:24, passed from death unto life on November 6, 2014 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on January 13, 1952 in Fremont, OH to Nelson A. and Luella (Ohm) Byers. He was a 1970 graduate of Fremont Ross High School.
Don married his high school sweetheart Susan J. Molyet on June 15, 1973 at Grace Lutheran Church and she survives. He was an operating engineer with Local 18 of Toledo working for Mosser Construction for 26 years until he retired in February of 2014.
Don loved working in the dirt both at work and home and could fix anything. He also enjoyed day trading in the stock market, his Mustangs and watching the Cleveland Browns. He mostly enjoyed spending time with his family.
Don is survived by his wife of forty-one years, Susan Byers, Fremont; children, Michael (Yelena) Byers, Denver, CO, Melinda (Wesley) Keegan, Fremont and Eric Byers, Findlay, OH; grandchildren, Mikayla and Samuel Byers and Elisha and Shiloh Keegan; sisters, Mary Lou (Richard) Meyer, Oak Harbor and Joyce Coffman, Pueblo West, CO and many nieces and nephews.
Don is preceded in death by his parents and sister, Coralene Watts.
A Celebration of Don’s Life will be held on Sunday, November 16, 2014 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Misty Meadows, 2100 Baker Rd, Fremont, OH.
A luncheon and fellowship will also take place during the Celebration.
Memorials: Hospice of Promedica Memorial Hospital; Andrew Wommack Ministries at www.god.tv/donate/8 or his grandson Elisha is raising money to donate a home through Gospel for Asia. Visit his website at www.elishafunnyface.com
Online Condolences: www.whhfh.com
Arrangements are entrusted to Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
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Chuck Shilling
Sue and family I’m sorry to hear about Don it came as a really bad shock to me we had been friends for years. My thoight and prauers are with you and the family. Love Chuck
Susan Byers
Thank you. Don was the love of my life and I sure do miss him. His relationship with Jesus grew much deeper in the past few months so I know he walked into glory and I will see him again. Sue
Trish (Legg) Koppus
Oh my gosh, I am so sorry to hear this news. My deepest condolences to Sue and the family, I’m very sorry for your loss and may God Bless you with abundant peace!
sincerely, Trish Koppus
Susan Byers
Thank you. Don’s relationship with Jesus grew much deeper during the past few months so I know Don stepped into glory and I will see him again. He was the love of my life and I sure do miss him but I take comfort in knowing he is enjoying perfect love in heaven and I will also someday.
Antoinette (Toni Porczak) Shilling
Sue and family…I am so sorry to hear this news of Don’s passing. Please know my thoughts and prayers are with you. God is holding Don in His loving arms.
Susan Byers
Thank you for the kind words.
Latanya
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Donald will be missed by his family and friends, but he will not be forgotten by our heavenly father Jehovah. John 5:28,29. I hope this will bring you comfort when you think back on all the wonderful times you shared with him, and know that you have the opportunity to see him again.
Susan Byers
Thank you.
Nancy Brown
Sue, What a surprise, I am so sorry to hear Don is gone, but so glad to hear he is in heaven. Know the angels were rejoicing when he arrived. Nancy
Susan Byers
Thank you Nancy for the kind words.
Deb Riffle
So sorry for your loss, my thoughts n prayers are with you n your family during this difficult time! God Bless!!!
Susan Byers
Thank you Deb.