Donald Divins Obituary

Donald Francis Divins

Nov 26, 1928 - Jul 12, 2022

Clarksfield Township

Donald Francis Divins, 93, of Clarksfield Township, died Tuesday, July 12, 2022, at his home. He was born Nov. 26, 1928, in Toledo, the son of the late Forrest and Loretta (Ludwig) Divins.

Don moved to Clarksfield Township in 1939 when he was 11 years old. He began helping with the family dairy and farming operation. In 1960, he took over the farms, known as Double-D Farms, and retired in his late eighties.

On January 23, 1954, he married Bonnie Lou Rider and they were married 53 years. In 1955, they purchased and lived at Bonnie's family farm where she was born. Together they raised four children. Don was a very hard worker and didn't stop until the job was done. He was especially proud of his family and farm. He was awarded "Outstanding Young Farmer" in the early 60s. His family showed cows at Huron and Lorain County fairs for many years. He was very proud of his hand raised Monitor Cow that he won District 8 Holstein Sr Breeders Division in 1995. She was also Grand Champion at Lorain Co. Fair. He served as a board member at Landmark (Sunrise) many years. He and his wife loved to travel. They traveled all over the United States and went on several cruises. Don loved to drive. When on family vacations, he was on a mission to get to the planned destination in a timely manner. You had better not ask to stop to use the restroom. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, riding snowmobiles, and was a member of Wakeman Snow Ballers Club. He also enjoyed going to car races at Sandusky and Attica and watching Ohio sports teams. When at a wedding you could always find him on the dance floor "Happy Feet". Don had a bark that would stop you in your tracks if you got out of line. His children, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren all experienced that at one time or another. Deep down he was a teddy bear.

Don was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church. He attended regularly until he was unable. He had unquestioning faith. Family would often hear prayers and amen when staying with him. He had a great smile and was always ready for a picture.

Don is survived by his children, Debra Collins (Rick Hall), Denise (Joe) Riley, Danette Rankine (Mark Hardy), and Dean (Doris) Divins; 11 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, Don was preceded in death by an infant daughter.

Family and friends will be received 4-6 p.m. Sunday, July 17, 2022, at Eastman Funeral Home, 200 West Main St., New London, Ohio. Mass of Christian burial will be at Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church, 18 Park Ave., New London, on Monday, July 18, 2022, at 11 a.m. Burial will follow at Clarksfield Methodist Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be given in Don's honor to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Southern Care Hospice, or New London Historical Society. Eastman Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements and online condolences may be shared at www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.