Donald J. Ellinger Obituary
With solemn reverence, we commemorate Donald J. Ellinger of Botkins, Ohio, whose life came to an end on March 19, 2026 at the age of 82, leaving behind cherished memories. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
He was predeceased by: his mother Marcella Ellinger; his brother Robert J. "Bob" Ellinger; and his brother-in-law Louis Seger. He is survived by: his wife Madonna J. "Donna" Eilerman; his children, Beth Gehret (Tim) of Anna, Donald Jr. "DJ" Ellinger (Denise) of Botkins, Jane Dwenger (Dave) of St. Marys and Patrick Ellinger (Holly) of Wapakoneta; his grandchildren, Josie, Tony, Callie, Ben, Maddie Gehret, Dylan Steinke-Ellinger, Ella, Molly, Bernerd Ellinger, Samantha, Nick, Henry, Joe Dwenger, Luke, Leah and Will Ellinger; his siblings, Barbara of Missouri, Regina of Missouri, Linda of Missouri, Buddy of Missouri and Danny of California; and his siblings-in-law, Bernadette Seger of Troy, Doris Prenger (Clem) of Harpster, John Eilerman (Jenny) of Wapakoneta, Herb Eilerman of Botkins, Margaret Stang (Jim) of Russia and Shirley Ellinger of Lima.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to either the Catholic Relief Services, the IC Organ Fund, or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
