Donald E. Klinker

Donald E. Klinker, 79, of Russells Point, Ohio, died Wednesday, October 22, 2008, in his home.

He was born in Detroit on May 31, 1929, a son of the late George William and Edna Belle Murphy Klinker. On October 5, 1952, he married the former Doris Erlyne Schreiber and she died July 19, 2000.

He also was preceded in death by infant daughters, Theresa Maria and Mary Catherine; a sister, Kathryn McBride; and one great-granddaughter.

Survivors include sons, Robert E. (Dora) Klinker and William S. (Marilyn) Klinker, both of Lakeview, Charles A. (Jean) Klinker of Belle Center and D. Eric (Sandy) Klinker of Marysville; 14 grandchildren; and 18 greatgrandchildren.

A mechanic for the former MacGillivray Ford, he worked for Pan Ark Oil & Tire from 1974 to 1984 and Montgomery Ward from 1985 to 1987. He retired in 1989.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving as a machinist mate third class, and was a member of St. Mary of the Woods Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus.

Rev. Harold Kist conducts the funeral service at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 25, 2008, at the St. Mary of the Woods Church in Russells Point. Visitation is from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at the Eichholtz Funeral Home in Bellefontaine, and at the church two hours prior to the service. Burial is in the Huntsville Cemetery, with military rites by the Logan County Honor Guard.

Memorial contributions may be made to Universal Home Health & Hospice Care 701 S. Main St. Bellefontaine, Ohio 43311. Condolences to the family may be expressed at eichholtz@embarqmail.com