Donald Clyde Crum, age 77, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 27, 2025. He was born in Lodi, Ohio, to the late Glenn and Geraldine Crum.

Donald retired from Luk Industries of Wooster after many years of dedicated service. He had a variety of interests including fishing, bowling, woodworking, and cabinet making. He also enjoyed tending to his vegetable garden, watching horror movies, and was known to enjoy dancing in his younger years.

Donald was an easygoing man who loved making friends and was often described as a laid-back, happy-go-lucky guy who found joy in life's simple pleasures.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Susan (née Shaw); his stepson, David Shaw; and his parents.

Left to cherish his memory are his children, Mandi Swaino (Chris Varga) and Michael (Ann) Crum; grandson, Matthew Swaino; sister, Diana (John) Lloyd; stepchildren, Laura Anderson and Brian Shaw; niece, Stephanie (Jason) Marth; and great-niece, Emily Marth.

Private family service.

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