Donald R. "Don" Creps

Donald R. “Don” Creps passed away on February 7, 2022, at the age of 97.  He was born on January 27, 1925 to Raymond and Lottie (Schramm) Creps in Perrysburg, Ohio.  Don grew up on the family farm formerly located at the corner of Glenwood Road and State Route 795.  He graduated from Perrysburg High School in 1942 and was later drafted into the Army in June of 1943, serving in World War II and was discharged in June 1946.  Don continued his federal service working for many years, beginning at the Rossford Ordinance Depot, continuing on to the Erie Army Depot and eventually retiring in 1980 from the Tank Automotive Command in Warren Michigan.

Don married Betty Jane Pocsik on October 2, 1948; they enjoyed 72 years of marriage until Betty’s passing in November 2020.  Together, they raised four children, Analie (Peter) Kaighin, Randi (Jerry) Rehard, Michael (Brenda Lowe) Creps and David (Laurie) Creps.  They were very proud of their five grandchildren Kyle, Kari, Justin, Rachel, and Mallory.  They also enjoyed their four great-grandchildren, Breccan, Ava, Christian, and Mac.  After retirement, Don and Betty enjoyed travelling as well as spending time with family and friends playing cards, they were also members of the Valleybrook Dance Club for many years.  Don took many hunting and fishing trips with his friends often to very remote locations.

Don is survived by his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren as well as his sister, Charlotte Freidheim of Tucson, Arizona. He was preceded in death by his sister Marian Kepler.

Family and friends will be received at Zoar Lutheran Church, 314 E. Indiana Ave., on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, from 10:00 AM followed by a funeral service at 11:00 AM. Burial will be at Fort Meigs Cemetery in Perrysburg. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to Witzler-Shank-Walker Funeral Home in Perrysburg.