Donald M. Fairall

FAIRALL, Donald M, age 85, passed away peacefully Saturday, November 5, 2016 in Eustis, Florida, surrounded by his loving family. Don was born December 23, 1930 in Fremont, Ohio, and was the son of the late Whitey and Goldie Fairall. He was preceded in his death by his daughter, Karen Fairall-Iwanicki; and his brother, Richard L. Fairall. Mr. Fairall served honorably in the US Air Force during the Korean Conflict from 1951 to 1954 where he earned the rank of Staff Sergeant. Mr. Fairall was an Eagle Scout, a 32 degree Mason, member of the American Legion, Donelson TN Post 88 and a member of the Zenobia Shriners Mounted Patrol and Mariners. He was a lifelong avid Ohio State football fan. He was the owner of Whitey’s Automotive Services in Fremont until 1975 and serviced the Ohio Turnpike for more than 20 years. Mr. Fairall is survived by his loving daughter, Jade R. Fairall; sisters, Faye Willets, Sandy Augugliaro, and Marian Ried; grandchildren, Annette Clair and Don Britenburg; and great-grandchildren, Lexi Clair, Jamie Clair, Kaylee Britenburg, Alivia Britenburg, Conner Britenburg, and Katie McGee. Graveside services to be held with Military Honors over Memorial Day weekend 2017 in Gibsonburg, Ohio. The family requests memorial donations be made to The Wounded Warrior Project, www.woundedwarriorproject.org. The Walker Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements, 419.841.2422. Online condolences may be shared at walkerfuneralhomes.com.