1924
Donald
2010
Donald Pike
December 13, 1924 — December 4, 2010
STRUTHERS ? Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Higgins-Reardon Funeral Home, Poland Chapel, for Donald O. Pike, 85, who went to be with the Lord Saturday evening at his residence, surrounded by his family.
Donald was born Dec. 13, 1924, in Lisbon to the late Orlan S. and Josephine Cox Pike.
Donald was a member of the New Springfield Church of God. He retired from Commercial Shearing after 15 years of service. ?Don? attended Youngstown College, studying Mechanical Engineering.
A proud veteran of World War II, Donald served in the U.S. Army, 81st Chemical Mortar Battalion. He was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received on Omaha Beach on D-Day, as well as the Bronze Star with cluster for his meritorious service.
He was a member of VFW Post 5532 in Washingtonville, and a member of the Chemical Corps Regimental Association, where he served as Vice President. Donald was very proud that he received the Order of the Dragon from the 81st Regiment Chemical Corps. He was one of two non-commissioned officers that received the award in Ohio.
He is survived by his beloved wife, the former Thelma E. Brickman and they were married Nov. 29, 1946, and recently celebrated 64 wonderful years of marriage; a daughter, Donna Chuck Beal of Struthers; three sons, James Linda Pike of Wooster, Dennis Corky Pike of Canfield and Robert Pike of Meadville, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Amanda Pike, Erin Mike O?Shaughnessy, Jordan Pike, Jarid Tricia Watson, Hayleigh Watson, Ian Watson and Caitlyn Pike; eight step grandchildren, Amy Banko, Jennifer Orecchio, Rob Evans, Corey Evans, Meagan Evans, Vanessa Soria, Hector Soria and Adam Soria; and three great-grandchildren.
Donald was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He instilled integrity and Christian faith and values to his family.
Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rescue Mission or to the Honor Flight Association.
Donald was born Dec. 13, 1924, in Lisbon to the late Orlan S. and Josephine Cox Pike.
Donald was a member of the New Springfield Church of God. He retired from Commercial Shearing after 15 years of service. ?Don? attended Youngstown College, studying Mechanical Engineering.
A proud veteran of World War II, Donald served in the U.S. Army, 81st Chemical Mortar Battalion. He was awarded the Purple Heart for injuries received on Omaha Beach on D-Day, as well as the Bronze Star with cluster for his meritorious service.
He was a member of VFW Post 5532 in Washingtonville, and a member of the Chemical Corps Regimental Association, where he served as Vice President. Donald was very proud that he received the Order of the Dragon from the 81st Regiment Chemical Corps. He was one of two non-commissioned officers that received the award in Ohio.
He is survived by his beloved wife, the former Thelma E. Brickman and they were married Nov. 29, 1946, and recently celebrated 64 wonderful years of marriage; a daughter, Donna Chuck Beal of Struthers; three sons, James Linda Pike of Wooster, Dennis Corky Pike of Canfield and Robert Pike of Meadville, Pa.; seven grandchildren, Amanda Pike, Erin Mike O?Shaughnessy, Jordan Pike, Jarid Tricia Watson, Hayleigh Watson, Ian Watson and Caitlyn Pike; eight step grandchildren, Amy Banko, Jennifer Orecchio, Rob Evans, Corey Evans, Meagan Evans, Vanessa Soria, Hector Soria and Adam Soria; and three great-grandchildren.
Donald was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He instilled integrity and Christian faith and values to his family.
Friends may call Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Rescue Mission or to the Honor Flight Association.
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