Richard A. Donahue

Richard A. (Dick) Donahue, (85) passed away on November 28, 2020

Born August 3, 1935 in Akron Ohio graduating from St Mary’s High School in Akron and John Carroll University in University Heights.

Dick retired from Dun & Bradstreet in 1995 serving as a salesman in the Cleveland area, District Sales Manager in Harrisburg and Philadelphia PA, completing his career as Director of Sales Policy at the headquarters in Murray Hill, New Jersey.  He relocated to Penfield Township in 1995 building his dream retirement home on a 7-acre property.

Colonel Richard A. Donahue had a dual career, serving his country on active duty and active U.S. Army Reserve Service, graduating from the Command and General Staff College, Leavenworth, Kansas and Air War College, Maxwell Air Force Base.  He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal and the Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster.

He was an active member of the Boy Scouts of America serving as a Scoutmaster and was the second generation of four generations to obtain the rank of Eagle Scout

In retirement he served Penfield township as Zoning Inspector for 18 years, during which time he graduated from the Ohio Township Leadership Academy.  He was an active member of St Patrick’s Church in Wellington serving as lector and Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist.  For many years, he served as a member of the Board of Trustees at St Patrick Manor, a senior independent living center.

He and his wife Erma of 62 years enjoyed traveling to Ireland, Germany, Spain, and many other fun cruises.

He enjoyed horseback riding, gardening and taking care of his mini “farm”.

Survivors include his wife Erma (nee Walsh) his children Mark (Kathy) Donahue of Strongsville, Peggy (Jimmy) Rhein of Collinwood, Paul (Shirley) Donahue of Middleburgh Heights, Tim (Janice) Donahue of Columbus, Mary Beth (Jack) Westerh of Streetsboro, John Donahue of Berea, 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren; all of whom looked forward to celebrating Christmas on the family “farm ”each year.

Surviving is sister Marie (nee Donahue) Manion of Wellington, Ohio.

Funeral mass will be at St Patrick’s (512 N Main Street • Wellington) December 3rd at 11:00am and a burial service will be planned in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St Patrick Manor in Wellington.

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