Monday, June 24th, 2019
David Donnerberg
David E. Donnerberg, 84, of Celina, OH died 9:20 a.m. Wednesday June 19, 2019 in Celina, OH.
He was born April 9, 1935 in St. Marys, OH to Elmer H. and Eda C. (Kauffman) Donnerberg. On December 23, 1957 in Kennett, MO he married Hazel M. Riggs, who died July 4, 1996.
Survivors include: significant other Sherry Heiser of Celina, OH; daughter Karen Seibert of Rockford, OH; daughter Theresa Goins of Kettering, OH; son David (Deb) Donnerberg of Troy, MT; daughter Leah (John) Taylor of Celina, OH; daughter Kimberly Purcell of Dearborn, MI; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sister-in-law Ann Donnerberg of St. Marys, OH.
Preceded in death by: parents Elmer and Eda Donnerberg; wife Hazel Donnerberg; brother Joseph Donnerberg; son-in-law Larry Seibert.
He was a graduate of St. Marys Memorial High School (Class of 1953). He proudly served his country in the United States Army. Dave retired from Celina Music Co. and Plaza Bowling Lanes, both in Celina. He then worked at the Spiritual Center in Maria Stein for a number of years. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post #5713 in Celina. His favorite pastime was attending auctions and flea markets to collect antiques.
Visitation will be 2-6 p.m. Tuesday June 25, 2019 at the Miller Funeral Home 1605 Celina Road (Ohio 703 West Chapel) in St. Marys, with funeral services beginning at 6:00 p.m. His son, Dave Donnerberg and great-grandson, Devon Burke will co-officiate the services. Military funeral honors will be conducted at the funeral home immediately following the funeral service.
Private family burial will take place in the Burge Cemetery in Montezuma, OH.
Memorial contributions may be directed to either VFW Post #5713 or Mercer Co. Cancer Association.
Condolences may be expressed via: www.millerfuneralhomes.net.
