Donald Dwight Kirk
1922 - 2012
Donald D. Kirk, 89 of Findlay died on Wednesday at 1:30 p.m., July 11, 2012 at The Sterling House. He was born on July 14, 1922, to the late Charles Andrew and Debbie A. (Christy) Kirk in Mt. Gilead, OH. He married Gretchen Louise Forrest on January 1, 1945, and she preceded him in death in 2007. Donald is survived by sons: Jim Kirk of Findlay and Michael Lynn Kirk of Columbus; daughter, Ellen L. Melick of Mt. Cory, OH; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was also preceded in death by brothers: Lyle and Gerald Kirk and sisters: June Hart, Iris Flock, and Vera ONeal. Donald served his country proudly in the U.S. Navy during WWII. He was a retired truck driver and life member of the DAV Buddy Chapter #43, AMVETS Post #21, VFW 5645, and American Legion Post #434 in Bloomville. He was also a member of the College First Church of God. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, July 14, 2012 at COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay, where visitation will be from 2:00-4:00 & 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Friday, July 13, 2012. Pastor William H. Reist will officiate and burial will follow in Knollcrest Gardens, east of town, where full military rites will be conducted by the Hancock County Veterans Memorial Squad. Memorials may be made to Cancer Patient Services. The family would like to thank the staff and nurses at the Sterling House. Online condolences may be made via www.coldrencrates.com.
Service Information
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Visitation Details:
COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME [Map]
205 West Sandusky Street
Findlay, Ohio 45840
Friday, July 13th 2012 2:00 - 4:00 & 6:00 - 8:00 PM
Funeral Service:
Saturday, July 14th 2012 - 11:00 AM
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Service Location:
COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME [Map]
205 West Sandusky Street
Findlay, Ohio 45840 -
Final Resting Place:
Knollcrest Gardens [Map]
18085 S.R. 12
Arcadia, OH 44804 -
Contributions:
Cancer Patient Services
1800 N. Blanchard St., Suite 120
Findlay, Ohio 45840
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Instructions:
Condolences For Donald Dwight Kirk
| To : MIKE AND FAMILY | Date :Thursday, July 12th 2012 |
| From : JOE AND LINDY DRASKO | |
JOE AND I ARE VERY SORRY TO HERE ABOUT YOU DAD OUR THOUGHTS AND PRAYS ARE WITH YOUJOE AND LINDY 
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| To : Mike Jim Ellen | Date :Thursday, July 12th 2012 |
| From : Paul Vicki Hart Blackford | |
We were so sorry to hear about your Dad Terry Fred Aunt Helen and us all send our sincere sympathy and prayers It's hard when both parents are gone and there is only you left Take Care and our thoughts are with you 
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| To : Ellen | Date :Friday, July 13th 2012 |
| From : The Steiner's | |
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family in your time of sorrow 
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| To : Jim Kirk | Date :Friday, July 13th 2012 |
| From : SAndy and Gary Franks | |
Dear Jim you are in our thoughts and prayers at this time Without a doubt your parents have been reunited and that should give you peace Your dad was a wonderful individual May God provide you with his peace Always 
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| To : The Kirk Family | Date :Friday, July 13th 2012 |
| From : Sue Byus | |
| I am so sorry for your loss I have known Don for 7 years and he was such a sweet and kind man God rest his soul You are all in my prayerssincerely Suzi
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| To : Jim Kirk | Date :Friday, July 13th 2012 |
| From : Joan Bowling | |
| So sorry to hear about the loss of your fatherMy prayers and thoughts are with you
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| To : Jim and Family | Date :Friday, July 13th 2012 |
| From : Charlene Thomas | |
| Jim and Family I was so sorry to hear of your dad's passing I have many wonderful memories of Don He was such a sweet man with a wonderful sense of humor Please accept my heartfelt condolences and know that you and your family are in my prayers
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| To : Ellen Melick | Date :Friday, July 13th 2012 |
| From : Tom and Wendy Keck Zablocki | |
| Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family Please take comfort in knowing that your dad is in Heaven and at peace
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| To : Mike | Date :Sunday, July 22nd 2012 |
| From : Christina Minzer Basinger | |
| Mike I just found out about the death of your dadIf I had known I would have come to visitation Know that I will hold you and your family in my prayers
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