Donald

Wenninger

Donald R. Wenninger, 93, of Paulding, and formerly of Haviland, passed away peacefully at 5:42 PM Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at his residence, following a two-month battle with colon cancer.

He was born n December 27, 1926, in Haviland, the son of Rudolph and Hilda (Laukhuf) Wenninger, who both preceded him in death.  Donald turned his heart to God in the summer of 1941, and was baptized at the Latty Apostolic Christian Church on November 2 of that year, remaining faithful to his Creator for nearly 79 years.  A recurring line, as he led his family in prayer was, "Father, help us to live as we will one day wish to have lived."

He was united in marriage on May 22, 1949 to the former Josephine Schlatter, who survives.  To this union were born six sons and three daughters:  Larry (Joyce) of Paulding, David (Deborah) of Haviland, Edwin (Alice) of Van Wert, Dennis (Beth) of Defiance, Kevin (Della) of Haviland, Randall (Joni) of Payne, Cheryl (Ed) Schlatter, and Charlotte, both of Paulding, and Brenda (Bill) McClure of Haviland.  Also surviving are 25 grandchildren and 63 great grandchildren.

Donald was also preceded in death by his sister, Mildred Wieland of Bay City, MI, and two brothers, Robert of Haviland, Harold of Glendale, AZ, and a great grandson, John Wenninger.

Donald graduated from Haviland-Scott High School in 1944, and was a life-long farmer in the Haviland area, until his retirement in 2001, when he and his wife moved to the Country Villas south of Paulding.

Due to current COVID19 concerns, a private funeral and burial will be held on Friday afternoon, October 16, 2020.