Donald W. Gressman, Sr.

Donald W. Gressman Sr., 81, of Fremont, passed away on August 27, 2015 at Fremont ProMedica Memorial Hospital. Born on December 21, 1933, he was a son of John and Clara (Myers) Gressman. Donald graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1951. For many years, Donald was a supervisor at Whirlpool in the Tool & Die Maker room, until retirement in 1995. He enjoyed watching Nascar and Ohio State football, playing solitaire, and collecting M&M's. Donald loved spending time with his wife and family, and took pride in parking cars for the Sandusky County Fair. He was a member of the Moose, Clyde Eagles, and the Handyman Club. Donald married Franella Gressman, and together they had 4 children; Marsha Gressman-Clark of Fremont, Donald Gressman, Jr., Susan Gressman both of Norfolk, VA, and David (Deb) Gressman of Tiffin. Franella passed away in July of 1986. He then married Marlene J. Koepplin on May 14, 1994 at the Dillon House in Fremont, she survives him. Together, they raised Steve (Kim) Kleinschmit and Jeff Kleinschmit, both of Fremont. He is also survived by brother, John Gressman of Fremont; grandchildren, Julia Marshall & Liz Dunbar, Aaron & Nate Gressman, Andrea & Nick Gressman, Paige & Madisyn Kleinschmit, and Jennifer & Adam Kleinschmit; and 6 great-grandchildren. Donald is preceded in death by his parents; first wife; sisters, Janet Gallo and Lucille Stansberry; and brother, Norman Gressman. Family and friends are welcomed to the Herman-Kinn-Karlovetz Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Fremont on Monday, August 31, 2015 from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., with funeral services beginning at 1:30 p.m. Father Nathan Bockrath will officiate. Burial will follow at Greenlawn Memory Gardens, Clyde. Memorial contributions may be made to the family.