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Donald Robert Black

Donald Robert Black, 79 residing in Bay View, passed away Friday, February 5, 2016 at his residence after a lengthy illness.

Donald was born July 30, 1936 in Sandusky, Ohio to the late Howard and Gladys (Lipp) Black.

Donald graduated from Sandusky High School. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and Coast Guard Reserve. He served his country from 1959 to 1961. He was employed at Chrysler Plastics for over twenty years before retiring in 1999. In his spare time, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, wildlife and being outdoors. He loved spending time with his family and pets.

Donald is survived by his wife, Doris (Lively) Black, whom he married on August 8, 1959; his three daughters, Cheryl Manning, Debbie and Dawn Black; two grandchildren, Dewey and Donny; two great-grandchildren, Aiden and D.J.; his siblings, Lois Hummel and Howard (Sally) Black; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other relatives.

Friends may call on Sunday, February 14, 2016 from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky. Funeral services will be held on Monday at 1:00 pm at Groff Funeral Homes and Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky with Pastor David Hixson presiding. Burial will follow in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron.

Those wishing to contribute to Donald's memory may do so to his family in care of Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E Perkins Ave, Sandusky, Ohio 44870.

Condolences may be shared on line at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.