Donnis E. Huff
Donnis E. Huff, 89, of Coshocton passed away on the evening of September 12, 2013 at Coshocton County Memorial Hospital.
Born on June 7, 1924, near Wakatomika, Coshocton County, to the late Glenn and Hazel Walker Huff, Donnis was a life-long resident of Dresden, Ohio, and Coshocton County.
He graduated from Jefferson High School in 1941, and attended the Ohio State University. In 1949, Donnis married his high-school sweetheart, Evelyn (Skinner) Huff, and they celebrated 63 years of marriage in December 2012. He joined his father in farming, and subsequently enjoyed a 35 year career at General Electric in Coshocton. He retired from G.E. in 1988. He was a member of Chalfont Church in Coshocton County and Grace United Methodist Church in Coshocton.
Donnis is survived by his wife Evelyn, brother, Forrest W. Huff of Cincinnati; two sons, Duane (Kay) Huff of Westerville, and Roger (Marcia) Huff of Holland, Michigan. Grandchildren: Ross Huff, Kate (Carl) Kraley, Alison (Ryan) Cooper, Craig Kupchick, and Tyler Kupchick; great-grandson, Jason Walker Kraley, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Donnis was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Helen Huff.
Funeral services will be held at Grace United Methodist Church, 422 Walnut Street in Coshocton on Tuesday, September 17, 2013 at 11:00 AM with Rev. Craig Redecker officiating. Visitation with the family one hour prior to the service. A reception at the church will immediately follow the service, and interment at Valley View Cemetery, Warsaw OH.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions to Health Services of Coshocton, Home Health Division, P.O. Box 1284, Coshocton, OH 43812. The Miller Funeral Home, Coshocton is serving the family. An online memorial is located at www.themillerfuneralhome.com.
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