Meeting Donald for the first time was a little intimidating, but he had a friendly manner, big smile, and a personal charm that made him easy to like. I quickly learned that he was a talented teacher, coach, and a huge sports fan, often wearing hats and shirts of his teams (like the Cleveland Browns) and was often rather animated watching them on TV...usually with some Whoppers or Ballreich's chips close at hand. He came from a big family in Findlay, with a big blended family of his own, and he was always there to share in our joys and help with challenges. Late in life, he struggled with the terrible tolls of Alzheimer's disease, but even then, he always perked up a bit with the company of loved ones and genuinely enjoyed the milkshakes or sweets they brought. With the suffering now over, we can take solace that he is finally at peace and will live on forever in the hearts and minds of all his loved ones, along with the literally hundreds of lives he touched, graced, and blessed as a teacher, mentor, coach, and friend. We all miss you. --Greg (Debra) Arenstein, son-in-law; August 2, 2020
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