Donald E. Thompson

Donald E. Thompson, 95 of Eldorado, Ohio died Friday, December 13, 2019 at Vancrest Health Care Center of Eaton. Don was born on September 11, 1924 in Dayton, Ohio the son of the late Albert M. & Viola B. (Detrick) Thompson. He was a WW II U.S. Army veteran, retiring from National Cash Register in Dayton after 26 years and Clise Electric after 13 years. Member of the American Legion Post in West Manchester, OH, First Universalist Church in Eldorado and was one of the Founding members of the Whitewater Valley Wanderers Hiking Club. He enjoyed gardening, camping and bicycling in his earlier years. 

Preceded in death by Stepdaughter: Delberta (Galey) O’Leary in 2008 

Survived by wife: Esther (Rose) Thompson; children: Kim & Beth Thompson, Tia & Randy Bowser, Sue & Mike Whirley, Debbie Miller and David & Roberta Johnson; sisters: Marlene Kisling, Phyllis Fox and Delores Doughman. 11 grandchildren; several great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. 

Family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Wednesday December 18, 2019 at the First Universalist Church 150 Monroe Street Eldorado, OH 45321. A memorial service will be 11:00 AM at the Church with Kathy Brawley officiating. Interment will be held at the convenience of the family. Arrangements entrusted to Barnes Funeral Home, 220 East Main Street Eaton, Ohio. Memorial Contributions may be made to North Central EMS P.O. Box 271 Eldorado, Ohio 45321. Condolences at www.barnesfuneralhome.com