Donald F. Dufek's obituary , Passed away on September 3, 2025 in Loveland, Ohio

Donald F. Dufek

February 19, 1937 - September 3, 2025 (88 years old)

Loveland, Ohio

Donald F. Dufek's obituary , Passed away on September 3, 2025 in Loveland, Ohio

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Tufts-Schildmeyer Family Funeral Homes

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Donald F. Dufek

February 19, 1937 - September 3, 2025 (88 years old)

Loveland, Ohio

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Donald F. Dufek Obituary

We are sad to announce that, on September 3, 2025, at the age of 88, Donald F. Dufek of Loveland, Ohio passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by: his brothers, Paul, John, Jim, Bill and Dennis; and his parents, Clarence Dufek and Hortense Dufek.

He is survived by: his wife Mary; his children, Michael (Robbie), Steve (Mary), Susan Mildenstein (Steve) and Connie Hosbrook (Dan); his grandchildren, Zachary Holt (Beth), Katie Dufek, Kim Dufek, Donald Dufek (Hannah), Gregory Dufek (Sarah), Sally Dufek (Max Fogle), Paul Hosbrook (Claire), Marc Hosbrook, Jeffrey Mildenstein (Haley) and Christina Hestilow (Samuel); his great grandchildren, Jake, Isabelle, Emma, Annabelle, Alex, Emily, Lillian, Madeline, Dean, Lukas and Lainey; and his siblings, Ellie, Anne, Bob, Jean, Dick, Mary, Donna, Barbara and Tom.

Memorial gifts may be made to St. Rita School for the Deaf (https://www.srsdeaf.org) or to Hospice of Cincinnati.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Tufts-Schildmeyer Family Funeral Homes



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“Don has been a mentor, example of professionalism, thoughtful thinker, and friend. He will be missed by many, especially his family. Many friends will be sending good thoughts to all of his family as we cope with this loss. Continue to smile, enjoy your family, and travel. Sending good thoughts, Camille Schuster, Ph.D.”


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Sep 09

Visitation

Tufts Schildmeyer Funeral Home - Loveland Chapel
129 Riverside Dr, Loveland, OH 45140

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Sep 10

Visitation

Good Shepherd Catholic Church
8815 E Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249

Wed

Sep 10

Mass of Christian Burial

Good Shepherd Catholic Church
8815 E Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249

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Sep 10

Reception

Good Shepherd Catholic Church
8815 E Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249

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