Donald E. Smith

Donald E. Smith, age 76 of Centerville, passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2024. He was born August 13, 1948 in Toledo, Ohio the son of the late Donald and Sarah Smith. Don graduated from St. Francis De Salles High School and earned his Bachelor's Degree from the University of Dayton. Don worked for Evergreen Local Schools as a High School math teacher for 30 years where he also coached Football and Golf. He continued being an educator at Owens Community College for an additional 12 years. Don was a member of the Elks, BPOE, of Toledo. He was a lifelong avid sports fan and especially enjoyed following University of Dayton Basketball and playing golf. He loved to travel, gamble, and play euchre. Don was a loving Husband, Father, and Grandfather and cherished spending time with his family. He will be missed by all who knew him. 

He is preceded in death by his Son, Casey O. Smith; Sister, Sharyl E. Gardner; and his Parents.

Donald is survived by his Wife of 39 years, Susan Smith; Son, Erin V. (Crissy) O'Neill; Daughter, Shannon N. (Michael) Bouchet; Daughter-in-Law Bethany Ruhe; Grandsons, Jones O. Smith, and Walter V. O'Neill; Granddaughters, Lucinda J. Crutchfield, and Qilin O. Pote; Sisters, Susan Elliott, and Debbie Zwicke; Brother, Brad Smith; and by numerous other nieces and nephews, family and friends.

Memorial Donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 6077 Far Hills Ave #117, Dayton, OH 45459 or to DayCity Hospice, 7601 Paragon Rd., Dayton, OH 45459. 

Funeral Service will be held privately as were his wishes. To share a memory of Donald or leave a special message for his family, please visit the Guestbook below.