Donald E. Crowther, 76, of Alexandria, passed away at his residence on March 29, 2012. Born on July 30, 1935 to the late Russell and Ethel (Foster) Crowthers in Coshocton, Ohio. Donald was an avid fisherman at Lake Erie, enjoyed Trap Shooting and Gardening. He retired from G.E. as an engineer, worked part time from Liberty Township and was a farmer. Survived by sisters Donna Albert and Carol Ruff, nephew Ryan Ruff, Fiancé Susan Boring, special family Barbara (Don) Bauer, Cynthia Boring, child Andy and grandchild Drew, Sandy (Dwight)McBride, Eileen (John) Given and Steve (Hope) Boring. Preceded in death by special family Lowell and Phil Boring. Friends may call at Kauber-Sammons Funeral Home, Pataskala on Sunday, April 1, 2012 from 4 to 7pm. Graveside services at Valley View Cemetery, Warsaw, Ohio on Monday at 10:30am. Food and fellowship at the Alexandria United Methodist Church, Alexandria, Ohio at 1:00pm on Monday. Memorial contributions may be directed to the NRA, 4292 Indianola Ave., Columbus, Ohio 43214 or the charity of your choice. An online memorial will be located at www.cksammons.com.