Bernadette Joan O'Donnell

Bunny and her first husband of 41 years, Robert Waldmann, moved to Dayton in 1966, raising 6 children and embedding themselves in the community. Following Robert's death in 2005, Bunny married Dr. Robert O’Donnell, Colonel USAF (ret.), in 2010.

Bunny spent 30 years as a realtor and broker, helping countless families find and sell homes in the community. Bunny was an active parishioner at St. Helen’s Catholic church, volunteering in various capacities to help the disabled and less-fortunate.

Bunny is survived by her husband of 15 years, Robert O’Donnell, and 6 children: Chuck, and husband Albert, Dan and husband Giles, Jerry and wife Gaylyn, Carolyn and husband Mark, Chris and wife Erika, and Nick and wife Tess. She is also survived by 8 bonus kids from her second marriage, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Bunny brought joy and laughter to everyone who knew her and will always be remembered for her love, attitude, grace, and generosity.

A viewing will be held at Tobias Funeral Home in Beavercreek from 5:00 to 7:00 on Sunday, August 17. A Catholic funeral mass will be held at St. Helen church at 11:00 on Monday, August 18.

If you’d like to make a donation in Bunny’s memory, we suggest mercypets.org.