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Donald Adams Obituary

Donald E. Adams

Donald "Don" E. Adams, 89, of Findlay, died Monday, Oct. 25, 2022, at his residence.

He was born in Bloomville, the son of the late Gilbert and Irene (Hetrick) Adams. In 1966, he married Judith Russell who survives in Findlay.

Donald is also survived by his sons, Philip (Alisa) Adams of Tiffin, Terry (Connie Vassalle) Adams of Findlay, Timothy (Becky) Adams of Bloomville, and Scott (Melanie) Adams of Findlay; daughters, Pamela (Jeff) Smith of Tiffin, Patricia (Eric) Gosche of Mt. Orab, Ohio, and Jill Adams of Fountain Hills, Arizona; 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and brother, Gilbert Adams of Tiffin.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Leon, Loren, Gerald, Robert, and Richard Adams; sister, Elizabeth Adams; and a granddaughter.

Donald retired from Cooper Tire and Rubber Company. He was also a member of St. Andrews United Methodist Church, Findlay, Moose Lodge, Amvets, and Cooper Tire 25-year club.

Services will be private. Memorial contributions may be made to Bridge Home, Health, & Hospice. Online condolences may be expressed at www.coldrencrates.com.

COLDREN-CRATES FUNERAL HOME, Findlay, assisted family with arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Courier on Oct. 26, 2022.

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Diane M Gilles

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Dear Judy and family, please accept my condolences on Don passing away. I will keep your family in my prayers.

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