Donald R. Tabbert
Donald R. Tabbert, 96, of Graytown, Ohio, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 under Hospice care. He was born near Graytown on July 27, 1925, a son of the late Rudolph & Hilda (Otten) Tabbert.
Don was a truck driver for many years as an owner/operator and also farmed. He was an active member of Trinity United Church of Christ, Elliston, Ohio, where he served in many capacities. Don was also a member of the Ottawa County Farm Bureau and enjoyed boating and woodworking.
On August 12, 1944, he married the former Hazel J. Schwamberger, and she preceded him in death on November 24, 2018 after over 74 years of marriage. Don is survived by his children; Gary (Diana) Tabbert, Huntington Beach, CA, Patricia (Joseph) Curtis, Monclova, OH, Michael Tabbert, Rocky Ridge, OH, Dr. William (Susan) Tabbert, Marion, OH, James (Mary) Tabbert, Oak Harbor, OH, and Donald (Michelle) Tabbert, Graytown, OH, 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great grandchildren, sisters; Kathryn Bruns, Heath, OH, Sharon LeVay, Florida, and Susan Rothert, Elmore, OH. Don is also survived by his faithful dog, Lucas. He was preceded in death by his great granddaughter, Hope, and a brother, Marvin.
Visitation will be from 2-8 PM Monday, April 11, 2022 at Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Elmore-Genoa Chapel, 19550 West State Route 51, Elmore. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, April 12, 2022 at Trinity United Church of Christ, 17955 W. Third St., Elliston, OH. Pastor Ryan Shields will officiate, and interment will follow at Elliston Cemetery.
Those planning on making a memorial contribution are asked to please consider Trinity United Church of Christ, Hospice of Northwest Ohio, or the Humane Society of Ottawa County. Crosser & Priesman Funeral Home, Elmore-Genoa Chapel is assisting the family with arrangements and online condolences may be shared at