Donald J. Oberlin passed away on January 10, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Don was born on June 8, 1947, in humble beginnings on a family turkey farm in Pulaski Township, Ohio, and overcame challenges to build a life filled with love, laughter, and enduring friendships.
Don's early years, marked by his love for scouting, horseback riding, 4-H, and dreams of being a cowboy. He graduated from Bryan High School and Bowling Green State University, with a BS in education. It is there where he formed lifelong bonds with a group of open-minded friends known as "The Doobies."
His journey continued when he met the love of his life at a 4H event. Their marriage on June 16, 1968, marked the beginning of a beautiful family. They started in a small trailer barely big enough to hang half a Christmas tree on a curtain rod, to the current ranch home he designed and built where they raised their three sons.
A dedicated educator, Don taught industrial arts education at Perrysburg and Hicksville High School before venturing into entrepreneurship. He co-founded Black Swamp Builders and later established Tri-State Solarcrete with his brother-in-law, Jim "Hunkey" Gerencser. The "Solarcreteures", became synonymous with hard work, shotcrete mastery, and energy efficiency.
Don was an active member of the Antwerp Rotary Club, he served in various roles, including club president. His was also on the Paulding County Mental Health Board and the Antwerp Community Improvement Corporation.
May Donald J Oberlin rest in peace, reunited with his parents Charles & Donna Vee Shough, brother Timothy, sister Jane, and beloved son Benjamin.
Viewing is Sunday, January 14, 2024, from 2-5 PM at Dooley Funeral Home 202 W River St, Antwerp, Ohio 45813.
Service is Monday, January 15, 2024, at 10:30 AM with viewing one hour prior at the funeral home.
He will be laid to rest at Bethel Cemetery, Cecil.
Don's early years, marked by his love for scouting, horseback riding, 4-H, and dreams of being a cowboy. He graduated from Bryan High School and Bowling Green State University, with a BS in education. It is there where he formed lifelong bonds with a group of open-minded friends known as "The Doobies."
His journey continued when he met the love of his life at a 4H event. Their marriage on June 16, 1968, marked the beginning of a beautiful family. They started in a small trailer barely big enough to hang half a Christmas tree on a curtain rod, to the current ranch home he designed and built where they raised their three sons.
A dedicated educator, Don taught industrial arts education at Perrysburg and Hicksville High School before venturing into entrepreneurship. He co-founded Black Swamp Builders and later established Tri-State Solarcrete with his brother-in-law, Jim "Hunkey" Gerencser. The "Solarcreteures", became synonymous with hard work, shotcrete mastery, and energy efficiency.
Don was an active member of the Antwerp Rotary Club, he served in various roles, including club president. His was also on the Paulding County Mental Health Board and the Antwerp Community Improvement Corporation.
May Donald J Oberlin rest in peace, reunited with his parents Charles & Donna Vee Shough, brother Timothy, sister Jane, and beloved son Benjamin.
Viewing is Sunday, January 14, 2024, from 2-5 PM at Dooley Funeral Home 202 W River St, Antwerp, Ohio 45813.
Service is Monday, January 15, 2024, at 10:30 AM with viewing one hour prior at the funeral home.
He will be laid to rest at Bethel Cemetery, Cecil.
Donald J. Oberlin passed away on January 10, 2024 after a long battle with cancer. Don was born on June 8, 1947, in humble beginnings on a family turkey farm in Pulaski Township, Ohio, and overcame challenges to build a life filled with love, laughter, and enduring friendships.
Don's early years, marked by his love for scouting, horseback riding, 4-H, and dreams of being a cowboy. He graduated from Bryan High School and Bowling Green State University, with a BS in education. It is there where he formed lifelong bonds with a group of open-minded friends known as "The Doobies."
His journey continued when he met the love of his life at a 4H event. Their marriage on June 16, 1968, marked the beginning of a beautiful family. They started in a small trailer barely big enough to hang half a Christmas tree on a curtain rod, to the current ranch home he designed and built where they raised their three sons.
A dedicated educator, Don taught industrial arts education at Perrysburg and Hicksville High School before venturing into entrepreneurship. He co-founded Black Swamp Builders and later established Tri-State Solarcrete with his brother-in-law, Jim "Hunkey" Gerencser. The "Solarcreteures", became synonymous with hard work, shotcrete mastery, and energy efficiency.
Don was an active member of the Antwerp Rotary Club, he served in various roles, including club president. His was also on the Paulding County Mental Health Board and the Antwerp Community Improvement Corporation.
May Donald J Oberlin rest in peace, reunited with his parents Charles & Donna Vee Shough, brother Timothy, sister Jane, and beloved son Benjamin.
Viewing is Sunday, January 14, 2024, from 2-5 PM at Dooley Funeral Home 202 W River St, Antwerp, Ohio 45813.
Service is Monday, January 15, 2024, at 10:30 AM with viewing one hour prior at the funeral home.
He will be laid to rest at Bethel Cemetery, Cecil.
Don's early years, marked by his love for scouting, horseback riding, 4-H, and dreams of being a cowboy. He graduated from Bryan High School and Bowling Green State University, with a BS in education. It is there where he formed lifelong bonds with a group of open-minded friends known as "The Doobies."
His journey continued when he met the love of his life at a 4H event. Their marriage on June 16, 1968, marked the beginning of a beautiful family. They started in a small trailer barely big enough to hang half a Christmas tree on a curtain rod, to the current ranch home he designed and built where they raised their three sons.
A dedicated educator, Don taught industrial arts education at Perrysburg and Hicksville High School before venturing into entrepreneurship. He co-founded Black Swamp Builders and later established Tri-State Solarcrete with his brother-in-law, Jim "Hunkey" Gerencser. The "Solarcreteures", became synonymous with hard work, shotcrete mastery, and energy efficiency.
Don was an active member of the Antwerp Rotary Club, he served in various roles, including club president. His was also on the Paulding County Mental Health Board and the Antwerp Community Improvement Corporation.
May Donald J Oberlin rest in peace, reunited with his parents Charles & Donna Vee Shough, brother Timothy, sister Jane, and beloved son Benjamin.
Viewing is Sunday, January 14, 2024, from 2-5 PM at Dooley Funeral Home 202 W River St, Antwerp, Ohio 45813.
Service is Monday, January 15, 2024, at 10:30 AM with viewing one hour prior at the funeral home.
He will be laid to rest at Bethel Cemetery, Cecil.
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