Donald E. Cole Sr. Obituary
With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Donald E. Cole Sr. (Toledo, Ohio), born in Morenci, Michigan, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on November 5, 2025 at the age of 86. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.
He was predeceased by: his son Donald Cole Jr.; his granddaughter Angel Cole-Mills; his parents, Norman Cole and Viola Cole; his stepmother Flora Cole; his siblings, Mary Whitten, Anna Mae Cox and Clyde Cole; and his grandmother Mary Cole.
He is survived by: his children, Raymond Cole, Tracy Cole (Sheila), Scott Cole and Candyce Howard (Neal); and his grandchildren, Crystal Cole-Stiegal (Thomas), Hunter Cole, Tracy Cole Jr., Chad Zentgraf, Leticia Valdez (Lee), Jessalena Hijioka (Kevin), Jacob Howard (Angela), Emily Howard, Rosendo Vasquez (Renee), Alex Vasquez, Miguel Vasquez, Sunshine Cole (Joe), Scott Cole Jr. (Jada) and Ashton Harpel (Ryan). He is also survived by numerous great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 12th 2025 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM and on Thursday, November 13th 2025 from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM at the Newcomer Funeral Home (4752 Heatherdowns Blvd, Toledo, OH 43614). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the same location. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, November 13th 2025 from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM at the Restlawn Memorial Park (3665 Genoa Rd, Perrysburg, OH 43551).
He was a remarkable man whose contributions to his family and community will forever be remembered.
