Donald C. Huff

Don C. Huff, 85, of Dover, Ohio went to be with the Lord, November 15, 2006 in his home he built in 1948, surrounded by his family.

Don spent his entire working career with one company. His 44 years of experience started with Marsh Lumber Company in the field as a lumber buyer and stacker. He was given a supervision opportunity with the Marsh Wall Tile/Korelock Division, which later became Masonite. His dedication and hard work were boundless, never missing a day. His final years working for the Marsh family were spent as a project engineer and working on such diverse projects as plant set-up and product development. Many of his innovative machines, procedures, and products are still used. He was known in the industry for his knowledgeable and kind supervision.

After his retirement, he used his experience to help his son�(TM)s business in Columbus. His production and machinery experience along with his hard work were essential in the success of Columbus Wood Products.

Don was a tireless worker. Satisfaction for him was a good day�(TM)s work for a worthwhile cause. In his later years, his projects were focused on his family, friends, and charities. In his home workshop, he made many heirloom gifts. Most of Don�(TM)s projects were made with lumber from his trees grown at his Dover home.

His first and foremost goal of life was service to those whom he could help and mentor. He was very active in the community in such organizations as, Tuscarawas YMCA, Soap Box Derby, Dover Tornado Club, Boy Scouts of America, and The Gideons. His service to the Lord was witnessed by his tremendous dedication to the Indian Meadows Church of God where he served as a trustee.

Enthusiasm for sports was shared with the community through volunteering to coach youth baseball and basketball. Don�(TM)s love for golf as a senior was boundless, walking the course at Sugarcreek was a favorite pastime.

His green thumb was evident in his Award winning Dahlias. Many flower bouquets were given over the years with love.

Born June 28, 1921 in Baltic, Ohio, he was the son of the late Clayton and Mary Crile Huff.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma Finzer Huff with whom he celebrated 61 years of marriage on May 6; He is also survived by four children, Linda (Howard) Ladrach of Dover, Paul (Pandi) Huff of Columbus, Susan Elizabeth (Dale) Pleimann of Centerville, and Barbara (Mark) Burch of Canton; seven grandchildren, P.J. Huff of Tokyo, Japan, Amanda and Clay Huff both of Columbus, Jon (Rene) Ladrach of Dover, Mitch Ladrach of Dover, Marlin Ayers of Columbus, and Jordan Ayers of Canton; Three great grandchildren, Logan, Madison, and Shelby Ladrach of Dover; two sisters, Emma Wolf of Detroit, Michigan, and Helen Gerbetz of New Philadelphia; and many loving nieces and nephews including his special nephew/friend, Dave Kinsey of New Philadelphia.

Don was preceded in death by his daughter, Donna Huff Ayers, along with one brother, Paul John Huff and two sisters, Ruth Doll and Betty Newberry.

A funeral service celebrating Don�(TM)s life will be held Monday, November 20, 2006 at 10:30am in the Indian Meadows Church of God with Pastor Louise Worsham officiating. Interment will be in the Dover Burial Park. A reception will follow in the Toland-Herzig Monarch Center. Friends may call at the Toland-Herzig Funeral Home & Crematory in Dover on Sunday from 1:30pm to 5:30 pm. Those unable to attend or who may wish to express a fond memory of Don may sign the online register book by visiting the “obituaries” link on the funeral home website at www.tolandherzig.com

Memorial contributions may be made to Gideons International, P.O. Box 261, Dover, Ohio 44622, Tuscarawas County YMCA, 600 Monroe, Dover, Ohio 44622 or the Indian Meadows Church of God, 375 E. Ohio Avenue, Dover, Ohio 44622 or do an act of kindness for someone in his memory.

Toland-Herzig, Dover
330 343-6132