Donald Eugene Shahan Sr.
June 23, 1941 — September 18, 2023
Donald Eugene Shahan Sr, 82, of Bremen died unexpectedly Monday, September 18, 2023. He was born June 23, 1941 in Bremen, Ohio the son of Junior B. and Mary (Wolfe) Shahan.
Don attended Rushcreek Memorial High School and achieved a GED in 1984. He was of a veteran of the National Guard and was the previous owner of Agree Septic Service – or ASS as he liked to say.
Don is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jo Ann (Detwiler) Shahan; children, Don Jr. “Jack”, Bart “Benny”, Mary Jane “Janie”, Chrissy Nail “Goose” and Ruth (Todd) Shahan-Beery; and in his later years, he enjoyed his relationship with his grandchildren, Miranda “Grouch”, Addison “New Baby”, Karissa (Kah-riss-ah) and Nikolas “Buster”. He is also survived by many other grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sisters, Nancy McGlynn of Washington and Pauline (Mike) Pancake of California; brothers, Carl (Donna) and Pete (Tracy) Shahan of Lancaster; many nieces and nephews; best friend, Buddy Long; and first wife, Gloria. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Marvin Shahan.
A time to visit with Don’s family will be Friday, September 29th from 5 – 8 PM at the Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 30th at 10 AM in the funeral home with Pastor Steve Hubbard officiating. Contributions in Don’s memory may be made to Bremen Area Historical Society.
Don attended Rushcreek Memorial High School and achieved a GED in 1984. He was of a veteran of the National Guard and was the previous owner of Agree Septic Service – or ASS as he liked to say.
Don is survived by his wife of 48 years, Jo Ann (Detwiler) Shahan; children, Don Jr. “Jack”, Bart “Benny”, Mary Jane “Janie”, Chrissy Nail “Goose” and Ruth (Todd) Shahan-Beery; and in his later years, he enjoyed his relationship with his grandchildren, Miranda “Grouch”, Addison “New Baby”, Karissa (Kah-riss-ah) and Nikolas “Buster”. He is also survived by many other grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren; sisters, Nancy McGlynn of Washington and Pauline (Mike) Pancake of California; brothers, Carl (Donna) and Pete (Tracy) Shahan of Lancaster; many nieces and nephews; best friend, Buddy Long; and first wife, Gloria. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Marvin Shahan.
A time to visit with Don’s family will be Friday, September 29th from 5 – 8 PM at the Morgan Funeral Home, Bremen. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 30th at 10 AM in the funeral home with Pastor Steve Hubbard officiating. Contributions in Don’s memory may be made to Bremen Area Historical Society.
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