![]() Dona and John were members of Grace Brethren Church in Wooster. They travelled and pursued shared interests until his death in 2013. In 2002, Dona was recognized for outstanding work with youths by the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents.ĭona married John G. She transferred to Holmes County in 1995 where she worked as a 4-H Youth Development Educator until her retirement in 2004. Dona had a special interest in 4-H international programs and facilitated the placement of many Costa Rican exchange students during her time in Defiance. Dona taught fourth grade in Morenci for 17 years before she accepted a position as the Home Economics/4-H Youth Development Extension Agent for Defiance County, Ohio. The family was active in the community and at Trinity Lutheran Church. ![]() The couple moved to Morenci, Mich., in 1961 where they farmed, taught school, and raised their three children. She also attended classes at the University of Toledo, Michigan State University and Hillsdale College.ĭona was employed by the Ohio State University as a Home Economics Extension Agent in Medina County where she met and married Richard G. ![]() Dona was a lifelong student and educator. Dona earned a Master of Arts of Teaching from Siena Heights College in 1967. She graduated from Ashtabula High School in 1953 and earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Ohio State University, School of Home Economics College of Agriculture in 1957. 6, 1935, at the home of her parents, Donald B Humphrey and Leona H. 30, 2022, at the Hospice of Lenawee Home.ĭona was born Nov. (Humphrey, Schaffner) Roberts, 87, of Adrian, Mich., died Dec. Memorial contributions are suggested to Special Olympics or to a charity of your choice.Īrrangements under the direction of the Eagle-Marry Funeral Home, Morenci.ĭona J. He was preceded in death by his parents Robert and Mary (Mellott) Emch.Ī family memorial service is planned at his gravesite at Oak Grove Cemetery, Morenci. brother Douglas (and Fran) Emch of Howell, Mich. six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren sister Judy Sutherland of Morriston, Fla. He is survived by three daughters Cloann (and Carl) Harris of Bridgeville, Del., Colleen (and Harry) Gier of Virginia Beach, and Cheryl (and Terry) Kiefer of Jackson, Mo. Chuck also enjoyed traveling, small construction projects with friends and social gatherings with family and friends. He enjoyed coaching for 13 of those years. He taught in Dade County (Miami, Fla.) schools, Waldron Area Schools, Columbia, and Hanover-Horton school systems. He was a graduate of Eastern Michigan University and chose education for a career. Emch, 84, of Pompano Beach, Fla., formerly of Brooklyn and Morenci, Mich., died May 3, 2023, in Virginia Beach, Va.Ĭharles “Chuck” was born and raised in Morenci.
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