Donald Gordon Wallar

Donald Gordon Wallar Wallar, Donald Gordon, age 96, moved on peacefully, Sunday, February 28, 2016, at his residence at Willow Brook Christian Home surrounded by family and love. He was born November 20, 1919, to Scott Winter Wallar, great-great grandson of a corporal in the American Revolution, and Emma Eliza Eisele, a first generation American from Germany. He graduated from Grandview High School, attended Denison University, and graduated from The Ohio State University. He served in World War II as a Captain in the 8th Army Air Corps. Donald was a man of family and faith. Devoted and loving husband of Marjorie (Grau) for 67 years until she passed, he was the patriarch of a large family: three children Cheryl (Stephen) Heavilin, James (Gale) Wallar, and Cathy (Timothy) Grabenstein; four grandchildren Jennifer (Matt), Robert (Kelly), Nicholas (Elizabeth), and Emily; and eight great-grandchildren. His faith was planted by his Mother, nurtured by Marjorie, and flourished in two mission churches, including Holy Trinity in Upper Arlington. He was a natural athlete, excelling at football and golf. Golf was his life-long passion that took root when he was in high school helping to construct the OSU golf courses and is celebrated by a commemorative bench next to the 8th tee on the Scarlet Course. After studying dairy technology, being a dairyman was his dream. But after managing milk and ice cream production at Borden’s, he discovered his true vocation as a salesman. Ever diligent to provide good service, ever timely with assistance, and ever smiling with customers, his successes eventually gave rise to a family business now in its second generation. Donald faced a share of life’s hardships, including discouraging physical impairments. Each setback he regarded as a challenge to be overcome, achieving his goals with the strong support and encouragement of his wife and family and his love of music. He countered adversity with deep faith, optimism for the best, and a song in his heart. When the time came, though, he was ready to heed the summons to “join the innumerable caravan which moves to that mysterious realm…” and lay down peacefully to “pleasant dreams.” A Celebration of Life Service will be held on March 11 at 10 a.m. at the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church, 2300 Lytham Road, Columbus, Ohio 43220 with Rev. Paul Ulring officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Upper Arlington Lutheran Church. The family wishes to extend its heartfelt appreciation to the staff at Willow Brook Christian Home. Arrangements by RUTHERFORD-CORBIN FUNERAL HOME, 515 High St., Worthington, OH 43085

Donald Gordon Wallar

November 20, 1919 - February 28, 2016