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Donald Dick Obituary
Jul 13, 1944 - Jul 7, 2023
Custar
Donald E. "Don" Dick Jr., 78, a resident of Custar, and Bao Loc, Vietnam, departed this life peacefully Friday, July 7, 2023, at home.
He was born July 13, 1944, in Bellevue.
Don was a 1989 graduate of University of Toledo where he received his Bachelor of Engineering Technology and Electronic Engineering Technology. He also served his country proudly as a member of both U.S. Army and Navy Seabees. Don dedicated his career to leading the Electrical Controls Department at Cedar Point before retiring in 2011. During his retirement, he enjoyed traveling and utilizing his engineering skills for various projects. Don found great enjoyment in providing a helpful hand or insight to his beloved family and friends.
Donald, known fondly as Don or Butch, is survived by his loving wife, Thai Tran; son, Matthew G. Dick of Huron; daughter, Lindsey K. (Jarrett) Yingling of Arlington, Virginia; stepdaughters, Dan-Tam Swan and Khanh-Linh K. Nguyen; brother, Keith L. Dick of Houston, Texas; grandchildren, Pierson and Avett Yingling; stepgrandson, Minh-Hy Q. Tran; granddogs, Aria, Luka, and Arlo; and first wife, Kathleen Dick of Bellevue.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald E. Dick Sr.; mother, Margie (Wetzel) Dick; and sister, Lana S. Miller.
Arrangements are being handled by SMITH-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, North Baltimore.
In lieu of any flowers, the family asks that you donate to Ohio Living Hospice, Toledo, https://www.ohioliving.org/foundation/donate, or Cherry Street Mission Donations, https://cherrystreetmission.org/give/.
Online condolences may be expressed at www.smithcrates.com.
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Ed and Nancy Matz
July 13, 2023
Please accept our sincerest condolences. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family. Rest in peace cousin Butch.
Martha {Foos} Dise
July 13, 2023
So sorry to hear of your loss. I graduated with Butch Great guy!!!
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