Toft Funeral Home and Crematory
2001 Columbus Ave
Sandusky, OH 44870
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Donald Walker Carl Senne 97, of Sandusky, died Monday, February 2, 2015, in Firelands Regional Medical Center.
He was born to the late Alfred J Senne and Henrietta Josephine (Walker) Senne in Limestone, Ohio on March 20, 1917.
He graduated from Sandusky High School in 1936 and went on to serve in the US Army's South Pacific 76th Field Artillery Division from November 1943 to June 1946. Following WW II, he remained an employee of the Lower Lake Dock Co. for 40 years, advancing to Superintendent before his retirement in 1980. Concurrent to this career path, he was elected and served as Perkins Township Clerk from 1964-1975. He also went on to be elected to the Perkins Twp. Zoning Board 1983-87 and as township Trustee from 1987-1993.
Don was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, where he served on the Vestry and was past Senior Warden. He supported and participated with zest, in a wide array of community organizations, including the Masonic Lodge F. & A.M., the Sandusky Kennel Club, Sandusky Sailing Club, the Erie County Historical Society Old House Guild, the Elder Hostels, and the Rockwell Springs Trout Club. He had further involvements with Meals on Wheels, providing deliveries for over 30 years, and was also active in the Maritime Society and the Experimental Aircraft Society.
He is lovingly survived by his wife of 65 yrs. Janet (Kuhn) Senne; son, Steven (Judi) Senne; son-in-law, Tom Stuck; grandchildren, Jolyn (Blair) Russell, Jacob (Elisha) Stuck, Michael (Amy) Stuck, Ann (Craig) Murray, and Rachel Stuck; great-grandchildren, Nolan Murray, Keane Russell, Syden and Palen Russell, Henry Stuck, and Graham Murray; and by many local cousins.
He was preceded in death by his daughter, Mary (Senne) Stuck; parents; and siblings, Audrey and LaMar Senne.
A memorial service will be held Friday, February 6, 2015, at 11:30 A.M. in Grace Episcopal Church, 315 Wayne St., Sandusky. Rev. Jan Smith Wood will officiate.
Memorial contributions in Donald's name may be made to Grace Episcopal Church, or to Serving our Seniors, 310 E. Boalt St., Sandusky, OH 44870.
Toft Funeral Home & Crematory, 2001 Columbus Ave., Sandusky is handling the arrangements.
Condolences and gifts of sympathy may be made to the family by visiting www.toftfh.com.
