Donald Ray Welz Sr.

Donald "Donnie" Ray Welz Sr., age 91 of Riverside, Ohio passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on September 7,2020. He was born February 14, 1929 in Harshmanville, Ohio son of the late Alfred and Margaret Welz.

Donnie was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great great grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. Don worked at Joyce Cridland for 30 plus years until his retirement. He enjoyed smoking a good cigar and spending time with his family and friends. He loved watching Price Is Right and Wheel of Fortune. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his parents, Donnie was preceded in death by his late wife of 45 years, Fannie Mae; sons, Lonnie and Jeffrey; stepson, Bobby Johnson; granddaughter, Tina Marie; 5 brothers; and 2 sisters.

Donnie is survived by his children, Donald Ray (Theresa) Welz, Jr., Diane Johnson, Connie (Don) Bebout; step-son, Sam Johnson; many grandchildren, great grandchildren, great great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and friends.

Family will receive friends on Friday, September 11, 2020 from 10:00 am to 11:00 am at Newcomer Funeral Home, (3380 Dayton-Xenia Road, Beavercreek, Ohio 45432). A graveside service will follow at 11:30 am at Mt. Zion Shoup Cemetery (Bellbrook -Fairfield Road and Indian Ripple Road).

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