Donald T. Wurtsbaugh, 80, passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at his home in Marion.
He was born May 6, 1930 to the late Emmette and Clarice (Mofit) Wurtsbaugh in Richwood where he grew up.
He served in the army and was a veteran of the Korean War.
On May 6, 1955 he and the late Dolly L. Rider were married by the reverend Fredrick Haley at the Methodist Church in Essex, Ohio. Not only did he marry Dolly, but he became the best daddy that any two children could ever hope for, raising them as his own.
Don is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth "Becky" Mehaffey; sister, Wilda (Lewis) Elliot; five grandchildren, Lynn (Jim) Golden, Michelle (Ron) Zimmerman, Chrissi Golden, Nann (Danny) Murphy, and Amy Mehaffey; eight great-grandchildren, Miranda, Aubrey, Braxton, Cameron, Lacey, Joey, Amanda, and Alex; two great-grandchildren, and a numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolly; his parents, Emmette and Clarice; a son, Lonnie Keith "Porky" Rider; two brothers, Robert and Junior Wurtsbaugh; a sister, June Henderson; and a great-granddaughter, Brittany Elizabeth Golden.
Don was a terrific family man. He was the best grandpa ever. He was there for anyone who needed a helping hand. He was the fix-it man. He enjoyed cookouts and camping with his family; not just once in a while, but every weekend. For no more than he made, he sure helped people like he had plenty. Don retired from Empire Builders as a general contractor. He was essential to the building of Grandview Estates and other homes in Marion and surrounding counties. He also built the home he lived in with his family.
Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 15, 2010 in the funeral home with Rev. Keith Irey officiating. Burial will follow in Claibourne Cemetery with the Marion County United Veterans Council providing graveside military honors.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.gunderhallandfolk.com
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