NOTE: Don Streit will be fondly remembered by many as the longtime youth sponsor and quiz coach at the Grace Brethren Church in Wooster, Ohio.
WOOSTER — Donald F. Streit, 82, of Wooster, Ohio, died Thursday, April 26, 2007, at The Ohio State University Hospital in Columbus.
A celebration of life service was Monday at noon at Grace Brethren Church with Pastors Robert Fetterhoff and David Marksbury officiating. Entombment will be at Sherwood Memorial Gardens, Wooster.
Online tributes may be made at www.robertsfuneralhome.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Grace Brethren Church, in care of Touching Tomorrow, 4599 Burbank Road, Wooster 44691.
Don was born Dec. 28, 1924, in Ashland to Fred L. and Elsie G. (Lindecamp) Streit. He married Marie Roseborough on Oct. 15, 1944. She survives.
Don worked for The College of Wooster for 33 years, retiring in 1991 as the director of custodial services.
He was an active member of Grace Brethren Church in Wooster. Don enjoyed reading, travel and spending time with his family.
Don will be deeply missed by his wife, children, Dean (Dawn) Streit, Carol (Bob) Smith, Alan (Linda) Streit, all of Wooster; grandchildren, Sandy Streit, Nikki (Tim) Broughton, Matt Smith, Amy (Curt Jr.) Murray, Hillary Parris, Michael Smith, Krista (Jason) Miller, Matthew (Amber) Streit, Kara (Kyle) Alberson and eight great-grandchildren.
Don is preceded in death by sister, Hilda Leibolt, and two infant sisters.