Obituary for Donald Slemmer

Condolence From: Bob & Heather Klumpp, Delaware, Ohio
Condolence: Heather and I have wonderful memories of Don. How can we forget our train ride on Operation Lifesaver. How can we forget the breakfast & bike ride we took with you and Jo Ann. We knew then we were out of your league with stamina and endurance when it came to riding bikes. Thank you Don for being who you were. A Friend. A Person and most especially a Gentleman.

Condolence From: Fred Summers, Circlville, OH
Condolence: Don was one of my instructors in the OSP Academy 1968. Awesome man are paths crossed many times over the years. One of those people in your life you never forget. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. I lost my wife in December of the same condition.

Prayers Fred Summers OSP retired Unit 916

Condolence From: Les Reel, Plain City, Ohio
Condolence: Always enjoyed working with Don. Was one of our favorite instructors. (97th Class, 1973) Great sense of humor, and a 1st class guy. Also worked with him closely during his tour with Operation Life Saver. Always a pleasure to be around. RIP sir. Condolences to JoAnn and the entire family.

Condolence From: Sally Byers, Westerville, Oh
Condolence: So sorry for your loss Joann. Don was a good neighbor and friend, with a great sense of humor. A beautiful couple.

Condolence From: Jeff Oliver, Upper Arlington, Ohio
Condolence: Rest in Peace Don. Great times working together and in Provost Unit. Condolences to the Slemmer family. A great man!

Condolence From: Peter Trinchero, Venice, FL
Condolence: Condolences to JoAnn and Family, rode bicycles with Don as members of Coastal Cruisers Bike Club in SW FL . Don was the best sweep, safety first/always. His booming voice kept the line in order and safe. Protected riders, I can still hear “car back “.
Missed both of them when left FL. Don , Rest in Peace ! Pete/Norma

Condolence From: Terry & Faye DeVassie, Westerville, Ohio
Condolence: Dear JoAnn and family. Words are not sufficient to describe the friendship we have experienced with Don and you! The time we spent involved with the Royal Order of Jesters and all the other times of just sharing quality time together. Don was a very special friend and we will miss him dearly. His life will leave a mountain of special memories.

Condolence From: Earl and Elaine Howett, Hilliard, OH
Condolence: Our deepest sympathies are with you. May your beautiful memories bring you comfort and peace

Condolence From: Michael Barber, Benicia, California
Condolence: JoAnn, Jeff, Randy and all. I'm so very sorry to hear of the loss of Don. What a terrific guy he was. I have fond memories of Don from the late '80s as you all were a part of my extended family at that time. From dinners at the Howett's to working with Don on reporting his Operation Lifesaver project, he was always a joy to be around. And, he's the only guy I've known to allow me to drive his brand new Corvette, an experience I'll never forget. It wasn't about the car, but his willingness to share his excitement with a fellow auto enthusiast. My prayers for comfort are with you, along with much love.

Condolence From: John Born, Lancaster, Ohio
Condolence: The world lost a good man and heaven gained a good soul. Captain Don Slemmer helped forge the Ohio State Highway Patrol into one of the finest law enforcement agencies in the world. Please accept our sincerest condolences.

John (Ret. Col.) and Kathy Born

Condolence From: Harland Hale, Columbus, OHIO
Condolence: I always look forward to going to his house to watch the Buckeyes win! He was always a pleasant happy guy who experienced great success in his career. My condolences to JoAnn, Don & Greg. I will miss him!

Condolence From: Bill and Kathy Snead, Gainesville, FL
Condolence: Dear JoAnn and family,
Bill and I were sorry to hear of Don’s passing. We always looked forward to his (and JoAnn’s) return to Grace in the spring after a long winter. His cheerfulness was infectious and seeing him on Sunday mornings made our day better because of it. Keeping you all in our prayers.