Donald Don T Sekulski, Jr.

Donald T Sekulski Jr. was known as many things to many people. He was a loved one, a friend, and someone special. To family and friends who knew him best, Don will be remembered as a very exceptional person. He was the son of Don Sr. and Stella Sekulski. Don grew up in Toledo, Ohio. Don was raised with one younger sister, Ann. He graduated from Maumee High School in 1991 and earned his Associates Degree in Criminal Justice from the University of Toledo. Always considered a good friend to those he knew, Don enjoyed a broad group of acquaintances and several very close friends during his lifetime. While growing up, one of his best friends was Richard Lake, Jr. Later in life, he became friends with Bruce Heuer, Brad Schusterman, Brandon Begin and many others. He considered his wife, Brenna, his best friend. On August 6, 2011 Don exchanged wedding vows with Brenna Marie Sullivan on the beach in Castries, St. Lucia. Extremely loving and loyal, Don was committed to making his new family happy. Don worked hard to be a good father to his children and he did his best to fulfill their needs. Don was blessed with four children and one step-child. Three daughters, Hailey, Ava & Fynnigan, one son, Ezekiel, and one step-daughter, Avery. Fortunately, Don enjoyed what he did for a living. Showing a strong work ethic, Don worked diligently and did his best to succeed in his career. He was employed for 16 years with the City of Oregon Police Department. He retired from there in 2013 and worked for Gander Mountain selling firearms. Don was a veteran of the Marine Corps. Don enjoyed his leisure time by taking part in various hobbies. His favorite pursuits were collecting firearms and going to the shooting range, traveling, shopping, weight lifting and spending time with his family. He was content to enjoy his favorite pastimes alone but was also willing to share his interests with others. Don found pleasure in sports. In high school, Don played golf. In his college years, Don continued to stay active by working out. Don enjoyed watching football and participating in a fantasy football league with his friends. Don and Brenna joined St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Bowling Green, Ohio in June of 2014. Their daughter, Fynnigan was baptized there on June 22nd. Don enjoyed traveling and time away on vacations. It was a chance for him to renew and relax, to visit new places and experience new things. Favorite vacations included his high school graduation trip to Hawaii, a surprise trip to Bar Harbor, Maine with Brenna, and his wedding and honeymoon trip to St. Lucia. Don passed away on September 10, 2014 at The University of Toledo Medical Center in Toledo, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Brenna, his children, Hailey, Ava, Zeke, Avery & Fynnigan, his parents, Don Sr. & Stella Sekulski, his sister, Ann Sekulski. Services were held at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Maumee, Ohio. Don was laid to rest in Oak Grove Cemetery in Bowling Green, Ohio. Simply stated, Don was a good and kind person, an individual who will, for all time, be remembered by his family and friends as being a caring and giving person, someone who was a vital part of their lives. Don leaves behind him a legacy of life-long friendships and many cherished memories. Everyone whose life he touched will always remember him fondly.