Donald Paul Krahel - Care Funeral & Cremation Specialists

Donald P. Krahel, 91, of St. Clairsville, Ohio passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 1, 2023 surrounded by his family. He was born November 8, 1931 in Bridgeport, Ohio to Peter (Pat) Krahel and Martha (Jule) Hose Krahel.

Don was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Belle Krahel, parents, Peter and Martha Krahel, brothers, Gene Krahel, Buck Krahel, Pete Krahel, sisters, Pat Krahel Thomas, Ginny (Red) Krahel Griffiths.

He is survived by his brother, Bob (Estelle) Krahel, sisters, Martha (Rich) Gretchen, Judy (Dan) Crider, several nieces and nephews, and great and great-great nieces and nephews.

Don joined the Air Force from 1953-1957 where he attained rank of Staff Sergeant while serving as Maintenance Crew Chief on a B-47 Stratojet Bomber.

Don graduated from St. John Central High School in Bellaire in 1949. He received his Bachelor of Science of Commerce at Ohio University, Athens, Ohio and earned his Master of Business at Ohio University in St. Clairsville, Ohio and also at Penn State University in Dubois, Pennsylvania.

After graduating College, Don was the National Marketing Manager for soft drink containers at the Metro Glass Company in New York City. He then became the Regional Sales Manager for the Metro Glass Company in Chicago, Illinois.

He and his wife, Gini, returned to St. Clairsville in 2004 to be near relatives.

Don will be truly missed by his family and friends, not only for his wit and humor, but also for his kindness and generosity to the many people that knew him.

Family and friends will be received at CARE Funeral Homes & Cremation Specialists at 204 W. Main Street, St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950 on Sunday, March 5th from 2:00pm until 6:00pm. Visitation will also be held on Monday, March 6th from 9:30am until time of service at 10:30am at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in St. Clairsville, Ohio with Father Thomas Chillog as celebrant.

Visitation

Sunday, March 5, 2023
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Care Funeral & Cremation Specialists-St. Clairsville Chapel - Directions
204 West Main Street
St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950
740-695-0475

Visitation

Monday, March 6, 2023
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

St. Mary Catholic Church - Directions
212 West Main Street
St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950

Mass

Monday, March 6, 2023
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

St. Mary Catholic Church - Directions
212 West Main Street
St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950

Tribute Wall

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March 05, 2023

Chuck Harrah says:

So sad to hear of the passing of my dear friend Don Krahel. What Don contributed to this once great nation and specifically to The Ohio Valley area will be a mere footnote compared to the greatness of his contribution to this country he so dearly served and loved. Don worked tirelessly to expose and tell the unvarnished truth about this current and past corrupt administrations with valor and courage. He was a modern day Paul Revere for the silent majority who watched helplessly as our constitutional rights eroded rapidly before our very eyes. Don was our voice as he fought tirelessly for our Constitution and "We The People" God given rights. Don was an incredible mentor and friend to myself and countless others. His passing will create a huge Void as the Ohio Valley has lost one of their greatest champions in our struggle for freedom and liberty. He will be missed greatly as he was beloved by many like-minded individuals like myself. My heartfelt condolences to the entire Don Krahel family. R.I.P my patriot brother. Chuck Harrah Cadiz
March 05, 2023

Don Semancik says:

Don will be very much missed at morning Mass. His unwavering faith and trust in Jesus and His Blessed Mother was an example for all of us to follow. He gave great testimony at the annual October Rosary Rally at the courthouse. I am blessed to have known him. Rest in peace Don.
March 05, 2023

Charlotte Hill says:

Dear Don you will sincerely be missed by all of us at morning mass , Christ Lief classes, and of course Saturday evening mass. I love giving you the Eucharist because you truly knew and loved the Lord. Charlotte
March 05, 2023

Bob & Debbie Blinco says:

Don, you have been an inspiration to many of us in the Ohio Valley. Your example of being a Christian and an American who loved the Founding Principles of our Country was priceless. Your enthusiastic dedication to We The People Ohio Valley and We The People God and Country was much appreciated. Most of all your Friendship was most precious and the memories of our times together as individuals or as part of our groups will never be forgotten. We will miss you in this world and look forward to seeing you in Heaven. Bob & Debbie Blinco and the We The People Ohio Valley Family
March 03, 2023

John L Price says:

I did not know Don well, but I knew him well enough to know he was a patriot who freely and frequently shared with me information gleaned from a daily pursuit of truth. He will be missed. May God hold his family and friends in the palm of his hand in this hour of their grief.

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