Don, 73, Ottawa, died at 12:36 a.m., at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was the son of Ross F. and Gwendolyn (Eley) Dershem. On Aug 16, 1997, he married Rebecca A. 'Becky' Laubenthal, who survives in Ottawa.
Also surviving are three sons: Brian M. (Tabitha), Cincinnati, Kevin A. (Renee), Galloway, and Keith E. (Jennifer), Newport, KY; a daughter, Jeanna P. Bidlack, La Habra Heights, CA; mother-in-law, Mary Ann Laubenthal Ottawa; four brothers-in-law: Rick (Marsha), Ned (Donna), Al (Lynn) and Bruce (Stacey) Laubenthal, all Ottawa; a sister-in-law, Lisa (Rod) Seimet, Ottawa; and five grandchildren.
Deceased is father-in-law, Lewis Laubenthal.
A 1961 graduate of Lima Senior High School, he was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. He worked for Mohler's Flowers in many capacities for over 50 years and was responsible for the Go Bucks! on the roof of the flower shop. He enjoyed music, gardening, fishing and tinkering in his garage, "if Don couldn't fix it, it couldn't be fixed." His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a quiet gentle man who left an imprint on the hearts of many and he had a smile for everyone he met. He was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and was a member of the Kerener - Slusser American Legion Post #63, Ottawa.
Services will be at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel, with Pastor Rob White officiating. Burial will follow in Allentown Cemetery, with military honors provided by the United States Army and VFW #1275.
He was the son of Ross F. and Gwendolyn (Eley) Dershem. On Aug 16, 1997, he married Rebecca A. 'Becky' Laubenthal, who survives in Ottawa.
Also surviving are three sons: Brian M. (Tabitha), Cincinnati, Kevin A. (Renee), Galloway, and Keith E. (Jennifer), Newport, KY; a daughter, Jeanna P. Bidlack, La Habra Heights, CA; mother-in-law, Mary Ann Laubenthal Ottawa; four brothers-in-law: Rick (Marsha), Ned (Donna), Al (Lynn) and Bruce (Stacey) Laubenthal, all Ottawa; a sister-in-law, Lisa (Rod) Seimet, Ottawa; and five grandchildren.
Deceased is father-in-law, Lewis Laubenthal.
A 1961 graduate of Lima Senior High School, he was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. He worked for Mohler's Flowers in many capacities for over 50 years and was responsible for the Go Bucks! on the roof of the flower shop. He enjoyed music, gardening, fishing and tinkering in his garage, "if Don couldn't fix it, it couldn't be fixed." His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a quiet gentle man who left an imprint on the hearts of many and he had a smile for everyone he met. He was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and was a member of the Kerener - Slusser American Legion Post #63, Ottawa.
Services will be at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel, with Pastor Rob White officiating. Burial will follow in Allentown Cemetery, with military honors provided by the United States Army and VFW #1275.
Don, 73, Ottawa, died at 12:36 a.m., at Lima Memorial Health System.
He was the son of Ross F. and Gwendolyn (Eley) Dershem. On Aug 16, 1997, he married Rebecca A. 'Becky' Laubenthal, who survives in Ottawa.
Also surviving are three sons: Brian M. (Tabitha), Cincinnati, Kevin A. (Renee), Galloway, and Keith E. (Jennifer), Newport, KY; a daughter, Jeanna P. Bidlack, La Habra Heights, CA; mother-in-law, Mary Ann Laubenthal Ottawa; four brothers-in-law: Rick (Marsha), Ned (Donna), Al (Lynn) and Bruce (Stacey) Laubenthal, all Ottawa; a sister-in-law, Lisa (Rod) Seimet, Ottawa; and five grandchildren.
Deceased is father-in-law, Lewis Laubenthal.
A 1961 graduate of Lima Senior High School, he was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. He worked for Mohler's Flowers in many capacities for over 50 years and was responsible for the Go Bucks! on the roof of the flower shop. He enjoyed music, gardening, fishing and tinkering in his garage, "if Don couldn't fix it, it couldn't be fixed." His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a quiet gentle man who left an imprint on the hearts of many and he had a smile for everyone he met. He was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and was a member of the Kerener - Slusser American Legion Post #63, Ottawa.
Services will be at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel, with Pastor Rob White officiating. Burial will follow in Allentown Cemetery, with military honors provided by the United States Army and VFW #1275.
He was the son of Ross F. and Gwendolyn (Eley) Dershem. On Aug 16, 1997, he married Rebecca A. 'Becky' Laubenthal, who survives in Ottawa.
Also surviving are three sons: Brian M. (Tabitha), Cincinnati, Kevin A. (Renee), Galloway, and Keith E. (Jennifer), Newport, KY; a daughter, Jeanna P. Bidlack, La Habra Heights, CA; mother-in-law, Mary Ann Laubenthal Ottawa; four brothers-in-law: Rick (Marsha), Ned (Donna), Al (Lynn) and Bruce (Stacey) Laubenthal, all Ottawa; a sister-in-law, Lisa (Rod) Seimet, Ottawa; and five grandchildren.
Deceased is father-in-law, Lewis Laubenthal.
A 1961 graduate of Lima Senior High School, he was a proud veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. He worked for Mohler's Flowers in many capacities for over 50 years and was responsible for the Go Bucks! on the roof of the flower shop. He enjoyed music, gardening, fishing and tinkering in his garage, "if Don couldn't fix it, it couldn't be fixed." His greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He was a quiet gentle man who left an imprint on the hearts of many and he had a smile for everyone he met. He was an avid fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes and was a member of the Kerener - Slusser American Legion Post #63, Ottawa.
Services will be at Chiles-Laman Funeral and Cremation Services, Shawnee Chapel, with Pastor Rob White officiating. Burial will follow in Allentown Cemetery, with military honors provided by the United States Army and VFW #1275.
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