COSHOCTON- Donnis Ralph Pew, 82, a resident of Coshocton Health & Rehab and formerly of Warsaw, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at the care center.
He was born Oct. 7, 1931 in Walhonding to the late Mitchell and Grace (Hamilton) Pew. He was a 1950 graduate of Warsaw High School. He served in the US Army from 1951-1953 during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the American Legion Post #65, and the Warsaw Masonic Lodge #255. Throughout his life, he has been an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan.
He is survived by his two sons; Jeff (Jann) Pew and Rick (Dana) Pew, both of Marshallville, a daughter, Sherri (Mike) Gradl of Novato, CA, six grandchildren; Jenna & Jimmy Pew, Mitchael & Matt Pew, and Courtney & Dillon Gradl, a sister, Creta (Wally) McWilliams of Auburndale, FL, and two nieces; Joyce (Dave) Lockard of Savannah, GA, and Mary (Rich) Reaves of Lake Alfred, FL.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Mitchael LaVaughn Pew, and a nephew, Bobby Pew.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 2014 at the Fischer Funeral Home in Warsaw with Pastor Bill Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Valley View Cemetery with graveside military rites performed by the Coshocton Co. Joint Veterans Council Honor Guard. Visitation is one hour prior to service time at the funeral home. www.fischerfuneralhome.com
