Donald F. Hamburger

Donald F. Hamburger, 89, of Bellefontaine, passed away Wednesday afternoon, February 28, 2018, at Logan Acres Care Center.  He was born in Logan County on April 14, 1928 to the late Edger and Jessie M. (Showalter) Hamburger.  He was also preceded in death by Ross and Josephine Lament of Huntsville who raised Don from a young age.

Don served in the US Army for two years and was stationed in Alaska.  He retired from Westinghouse after 38 years of work as a tool and die maker and machinist.  In his spare time, Don enjoyed woodworking, working outside, hanging out in the shed, mowing his yard, and spending time with his kids and grandkids.  He was a member of Stony Creek Church of the Brethren.

Don is survived by his wife, Eleanor (Blumenschein) Hamburger, whom he married on April 14, 1951 at Stony Creek Church of the Brethren in Bellefontaine.  He is also survived by children: Lynda (John) Breidenbach of Arcadia, Florida, Debra May of Troy, and Greg (Corey) Hamburger of West Mansfield; four grandchildren: Kaci Herndon, Kristi Hoxworth, Brooks May, and Kendra May; 5 great-grandchildren and one more on the way.

Friends may call at the Eichholtz Daring & Sanford Funeral Home & Cremation Center, Bellefontaine, on Sunday, March 4, 2018 from 2-4pm.  Pastor Wayne Downing will officiate the funeral service on Monday, March 5, 2018 at 11am at the funeral home.  Burial will be in Philadelphia Cemetery, with military honors provided by the Logan County Honor Guard.

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