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Donald Gottfried Obituary
Donald Ray Gottfried, 95, of Rockwood, Tennessee, and formerly of Findlay, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 23, 2022, at Methodist Medical Center in Oak Ridge, Tennessee.
He was a member of the Nazarene Church in Fostoria. He retired from Signal Delivery where he was a truck driver. He enjoyed life and spending time with his family.
Survivors include wife of 71 years, Frances Gottfried of Rockwood; three daughters, Sharon Kay Merwin (John) of Harriman, Brenda Sue Halderman of Harriman, and Diane Fletcher of Findlay; and three grandchildren, Dawn Adams, Shawn Adams, and Jason Cole.
He is preceded in death by parents, Walter and Nellie Gottfried; and brother, Fordyce Gottfried.
No services are scheduled at this time.
Kyker Funeral Home of Harriman, Tennessee, is serving the Gottfried family. www.kykerfuneralhomes.com.
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Johnnie Bish
September 4, 2022
I was fortunate to call him uncle Don.
Sarah Klotz
September 1, 2022
So very sorry to hear about Don's passing. I know your loss it will be 10 yrs Sept 8 that Bob passed and I still miss him. Love and prayers for you and your family. Sarah
Don DeBouver and Carolyn Fruth
August 29, 2022
With Heartfelt Sympathy to Frances and the girls.
Thinking of you in this time of loss and asking God to tenderly care for your deepest needs. Our Love and Prayers are with you.
(Don worked with Don at Whirlpool)
Staff of J.S. Kyker & Sons Funeral Home, Inc. J.S. Kyker & Sons, Inc.
August 27, 2022
Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.
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