Donald Schickling

Donald "Jack" Schickling, age 84, of Xenia, passed away on August 14, 2022, with his loving family by his side. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on May 23, 1938, the son of the late Chester Schickling and Ruth Tallman.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Dawn Schickling; and his brothers, Larry and Dick Schickling.

Jack is survived by his beloved sister, Beverly (Rick) Blanke; son, David Neal Schickling; sisters-in-law, Sandy Schickling of Xenia and Betty Louise of New Mexico; dear friend, Jolene Westafer; and many other loving family members and friends.

He was a self-employed Contractor, building homes in Ohio, Florida and California. He attended Mt. Zion Church in Beavercreek for many years. In his free time, he enjoyed collecting vintage Vaseline glass and woodworking. Jack will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

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"God saw you were getting tired

a cure was not to be.

So He put his arms around you

and whispered, "Come with Me."


With tearful eyes we watched you suffer

and watched you fade away.

Although we loved you dearly

we could not make you stay.


A golden heart stopped beating.

Your tender hands at rest.

God broke our hearts to prove to us

that He only takes the best.


It's lonely here without you.

We miss you more each day.

Life doesn't seem the same

since you went away.


When days are sad and lonely,

and everything goes wrong,

We seem to hear you whisper,

Cheer up and carry on.


Each time we see your picture

you seem to smile and say,

Don't cry, I'm in God's hands.

We'll meet again some day."