Donald Lee Burns, age 97 of Minster, Ohio passed away peacefully at 7:30 PM on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at the Otterbein Senior Living Nursing Home in St. Mary’s, Ohio. Born in Darke County on November 26, 1923 he was the only child to the late Richard & Freda (Stiefel) Burns. Don was an active member at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in North Star, Ohio. He was on the North Star School Board, and sang in the choir. He enjoyed woodworking, and spending time with his family; and he had a deep passion for music. Don composed music as well as played in a band. He will be truly missed. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son Roger Burns and son-in-law Larry Rismiller.
Survived by his wife of almost 75 years, Thelma M. (Stephan) Burns, whom he married August 11, 1946: children Virgil & Lynda Burns; Bonnie Rismiller; Joyce & Jon Parin; Marlin & Lisa Burns; Denise & Doug Jutte; Theresa & Tony Speelman: grandchildren Kim & Brad Waterman; Jodi & Rob Stolzenberger; Brian & Julie Rismiller; Rob & Krista Rismiller; Kelly & Kevin Wuebker; Aaron Speelman & fiancé Shayla; Marisa & Bill Roeser; Amanda Speelman; Hannah & Jake Coverstone; Lauren & Kyle Wuebker; Allison Jutte; Cassie & Darren Subler: and 16 great- grandchildren.
Friends may call on the family from 9:00 AM -10:30 AM on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the St. Paul’s Lutheran Church- 13495 Greenville Saint Mary’s Rd, Versailles, Ohio-. Funeral service to follow at 10:30 AM with Rev. Dr. Jeffery Gramza and Vicar Frekot presiding. Burial at St. Paul’s Cemetery, North Star. Memorial Contributions may be made to Minster Rescue or the Stained Glass Window Fund at the church. Online sympathies www.baileyzechar.com.
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