Donald C. Ginther, 73, of 327 Main Street, Kersey, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at his residence.

He was born April 20, 1949, in St. Marys, son of the late Earl and Grace McQuone Ginther.  Don was a lifelong resident of the area and was a graduate of St. Marys Area High School, Class of 1968. 

After graduating, he enlisted in the United States Army, serving from 1968 until 1971 in the Vietnam War.  While serving, he earned the Vietnam Service Medal with three Bronze Service Stars, the National Defense Service Medal, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Army Commendation Medal, and was an Expert with the Rifle.  Upon Don’s discharge from the Army, he returned home and worked for the St. Marys Box Company, retiring after nearly 40 years of service.

On July 14, 1973, in the Queen of the World Church, Don married Carol L. Lecker, who preceded him in death on December 26, 2021.  They were blessed with 48 years of marriage.

He is survived by his two daughters: Dawn Erich (Christopher) of Ridgway and Julie Lundy (Casey) of North Carolina; two sons: Russ Ginther (Lupita) of Arizona and Neil Ginther (Caryn) of Wilcox; and by 12 grandchildren: Jared, Amber, Maxwell, Austin, Lindsey, Ian, Paige, Tyson, Mia, Gabriella, Ava, and Hoak.