Donald R. "Gus" Heringhaus

OTTAWA – Donald R. "Gus" Heringhaus, 83, of Ottawa, passed away at 12:21 a.m., Thursday, November 30, 2023 at The Meadows of Ottawa. He was born August 16, 1940, in Lima to the late Robert V. and Alma (Gulker) Heringhaus. On June 5, 1965, he married Kay Curtis, who survives in Ottawa.

Other survivors include two children: Suzanne (Matthew) Strayer of Paulding and Jeff Heringhaus of Ottawa; two grandchildren: Steven Curtis (Darcie) Strayer of Perrysburg, and Katelyn Strayer of Columbus; great-granddaughter, Mara Kay Strayer; two siblings: Jim (Christine) Heringhaus of Ottawa and Ann Elizabeth Heringhaus of Blacklick; four sisters-in-law: Mary Heringhaus of Lima, Marlene Heringhaus of Toledo, Pam Heringhaus of Port Clinton and Jane Heringhaus of Findlay; and many nieces and nephews.

Gus was also preceded in death by five siblings: Thomas Heringhaus, Mary Jane Schmenk, William Heringhaus, Allen Heringhaus and Bernard Heringhaus; and two brothers-in-law: Russ Kersh and Don Schmenk.

Gus was a 1958 graduate of Sts. Peter and Paul High School and veteran of the US Army National Guard. He was a well-known businessman and owner of Heringhaus Furniture, Ottawa. Gus served on the Village of Ottawa Water Board and was an organizing member of the Ottawa Four Deuces Car Club. He was the past president and held many other offices in the Ottawa Kiwanis Club. Gus was also an amateur radio operator W8ZRZ, private pilot, member of the Ottawa Radio Club, Experimental Aircraft Association Chapter 636, Findlay Steam Club, and Leipsic Hunting and Fishing. He was a member of the former Barbershop Musical Chorus, the Putnamaires.  He loved singing with his Barbershop friends, Benchmark, and singing and playing bass with Harps and Strings Music Group. Gus enjoyed a special camaraderie with his many friends, business associates, and Ottawa residents.

Funeral Services will begin at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, December 5, 2023 at Faith Baptist Church, Ottawa with Pastor Denny Coates officiating. The private interment will take place at Sts Peter & Paul Cemetery, Ottawa. Visitation will be held from 4 – 8 p.m. on Monday at LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa and one hour prior to services on Tuesday at the church.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ottawa AMVETS Post 2013 or the Ottawa Kiwanis Club.

Condolences may be expressed at www.lovefuneralhome.com.

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