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
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950
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Visitation
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
St. Mary Catholic Church - Directions
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St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950
Mass
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
St. Mary Catholic Church - Directions
212 West Main Street
St. Clairsville, Ohio 43950
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