Donald E.

Yant, Jr.

Donald E. Yant, Jr.

PANDORA – Donald E. Yant, Jr., 83, of Pandora, passed away at 12:44 a.m., Tuesday, November 10, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 25, 1943, in Lima to the late Donald Sr. and Edith (Lackey) Yant. On September 24, 1966, he married Mary Borchers, who survives in Pandora.

Other survivors include three children: Michele Yant of Columbus Grove, Mark Yant of Ottawa and Jill (Scott) Mangas of Ottoville; five grandchildren: Heidi, Alivea, Mark, Taylor and Brooke; eight great-grandchildren: Nathaniel, Adalynn, Lucas, Stetson, Evelyn, Harrison, Mila and Beau; a brother: Kevin Yant of Ottawa; and a sister-in-law, Joyce Yant.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by two brothers: Ronald Yant and Steve Yant.

Donald was a veteran of the US Marine Corps. While in the Marines, he worked on fighter jets and played saxophone in the Marine Corps Band. Donald was passionate about technology and designed a mapping system for computers. He worked as an innovation specialist and salesman in computer technology. He was a member of the Ottawa VFW, Leipsic Eagles and Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa.

Donald was a family man. He loved spending time with all of his family, especially attending his grandchildren and great-grandchildren’s sporting events. He was an avid fan of the Ottoville Big Green Girls Basketball Team and Columbus Grove Bulldog’s Track Team.

Funeral Mass will begin at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2026, at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, Ottawa with Fr. Scott Kramer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military rites by Ottawa American Legion, VFW, AMVETS and DAV. Visitation will be held from 9 to 10 a.m. on Saturday, November 21, 2026 at Sts. Peter and Paul Parish Life Center, Ottawa. Arrangements are under the direction of LOVE FUNERAL HOME, Ottawa.

Memorial donations may be made to the Disabled Veterans (www.dav.org).

Condolences may be expressed at www.loveheitmeyer.com