Donald L. Bauerle

Donald L. Bauerle of Port Clinton, Ohio and Yulee, Florida passed away peacefully at home on Catawba Island with family and in compassionate care of the nurses and aids of Elara Care and Hospice, Toledo. Don was born January 31, 1947 in Cincinnati, Ohio, attended Aiken High School in Cincinnati, and the University of Cincinnati.

Don was the owner of Dayton Pneumatic Tool Co. in Dayton, OH and owns Buckeye Bend Apartments in Port Clinton. He was a member of the Elks, Eagles, and Moose. He was a lifelong lover of hunting, fishing, raising and showing quarter horses. He collected antique cars, trucks, tractors, and clocks. His favorite pastime was taking golf cart rides with his dog, Yukon.

He is survived by his wife, Pam; daughter, Anne Etzler; granddaughter, Ashleigh Cravens; sister, Patricia Smith; and niece, Tracy Smith D’Amelio.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Bette (King) Drapach; his father, John Bauerle; and brother, Jack Bauerle.

Private services will be held at a later date. For those wishing to leave memorial contributions, please direct them to Elara Care and Hospice, 3425 Executive Pkwy, Unit 206, Toledo, Ohio 43606. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com

Arrangements were entrusted to the care of the Gerner-Wolf-Walker Funeral Home, Port Clinton.