Donald Francis Divins, 93, of Clarksfield Township, died on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at his home.  He was born on November 26, 1928, in Toledo, OH, the son of the late Forrest and Loretta (Ludwig) Divins.

Don moved to Clarksfield Township in 1939 when he was 11 years old, he began helping with the family dairy and farming operation.  In 1960 he took over the farms, known as Double-D Farms and retired in his late eighties.

On January 23, 1954 he married Bonnie Lou Rider they were married 53 years. In 1955 they purchased and lived at Bonnie's family farm where she was born. Together they raised four children. Don was a very hard worker and didn't stop until the job was done. He was especially proud of his family and farm. He was awarded "Outstanding Young Farmer" in the early 60's. His family showed cows at the Huron & Lorain County fairs for many years. He was very proud of his hand raised Monitor Cow that he won District 8 Holstein Sr Breeders Division in 1995. She was also Grand Champion at the Lorain Co. Fair. He served as a board member at Landmark (Sunrise) may years. He and his wife loved to travel. They traveled all over the US and went on several cruises. Don loved to drive, when on family vacations he was on a mission to get to the planned destination in a timely manner. You had better not ask to stop to use the restroom. His hobbies included hunting, fishing, riding snowmobiles and was a member of Wakeman Snow Ballers Club. He also enjoyed going to car races at Sandusky and Attica and watching Ohio sports teams.  When at a wedding you could always find him on the dance floor "Happy Feet". Don had a bark that would stop you in your tracks, if you got out of line. His children, nieces & nephews, grandchildren all experienced that at one time or another. Deep down he was a teddy bear.

Don was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.  He attended regularly until he was unable.  He had unquestioning faith; family would often hear prayers and amen when staying with him.  He had a great smile and was always ready for a picture.

Don is survived by his children, Debra Collins (Rick Hall), Denise (Joe) Riley, Danette Rankine (Mark Hardy) and Dean (Doris) Divins; 11 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 2 great-great-grandchildren.  In addition to his parents and wife, Don was preceded in death by an infant daughter and siblings, Robert Divins and Bernice Stein.

Family and friends will be received on Sunday, July 17, 2022 from 4 – 6 p.m. at the Eastman Funeral Home, 200 West Main St., New London, OH.  A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at Our Lady Of Lourdes Catholic Church, 18 Park Ave., New London, OH on Monday, July 18, at 11:00 a.m.  Burial will follow at the Clarksfield Methodist Cemetery. If desired, memorial contributions may be given in Don's honor to Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Southern Care Hospice or New London Historical Society.   Eastman Funeral Home assisted the family with arrangements and online condolences may be shared at www.eastmanfuneralhome.com.

Southern Care Hospice - Milan Office
9501 US Highway 250 N, Ste 2,, Milan OH 44846

Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church
18 Park Ave, New London OH 44851

New London Historical Society
13 East Main Street, New London OH 44851