Dayton D. Tester

Dayton Dennis Tester, 89, of Genoa, OH, passed away, Thursday, November 9, 2017, in Genoa, quietly in his home. He was born on August 5, 1928, in Banner Elk, NC, the son of Charles and Josie (Laws) Tester. He was employed at Ann Arbor railroad and worked as a good engine mechanic at various places. Dayton loved to fish, hunt, knife sharpening, football and gardening. He had a love for dogs, but most of all he loved spending time with his family. Dayton was a good man and father; we all will miss him dearly. Those left to cherish his memory are sons, Dennis (Debbie) Tester of Port Clinton, Ronnie (Linda) Tester of Genoa, Charles Stevie Tester of Shade, OH, and Darrell Tester of Genoa; grandchildren Shane, Jennifer, Jason, Danny, Amy, Jeff, Gregg, Tonya, Sherry, Paul, Brandon, Tracy, Heather and Katlin; 25 great grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. Dayton was preceded in death by his parents and his beloved wife, Eula (White) Tester. Visitation will be 5-8 p.m., Sunday, November 19, 2017, at the Robinson-Walker Funeral Home, 501 West St., Genoa, OH 43430. The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Monday, November 20, 2017, at the funeral home with interment to follow in Clay Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions for Dayton may be directed to the American Red Cross of Ottawa County, 1854 E. Perry St., Port Clinton, OH 43452; or to the Ottawa County Humane Society, 2424 E. Sand Rd., Port Clinton, OH 43452. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com.