Donald Dush

Don Dush, age 73 of Clarks, died Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at the Columbus Community Hospital.

Mass of Christian Burial is 10:30 a.m. Monday, October 25, 2021 at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Silver Creek. Visitation is 4:00-7:00 p.m. Sunday with a 7:00 vigil service, all at the church. Burial is in St. Lawrence Cemetery.

The Mass will be livestreamed on the McKown Funeral Home Facebook page.

Donald G. Dush was born May 2, 1948 to Andrew and Dorothy (Sutko) Dush in Genoa. He attended country school and graduated from Clarks High School in 1966. After high school, Don enlisted in the US Army. He served during the Vietnam era. He then returned home to take over the family farm. On October 4, 1969, Don was united in marriage to Teresa Hamilton at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in Silver Creek. To this union, their six children were born. Don lived and worked on the family farm around the Clarks area for his whole life. Don enjoyed his horses, shuffle board, blackjack and other card games. Don especially loved spending time with his family and friends.

Don is survived by:
Wife: Teresa Dush of Clarks
Daughter: Amy Foland of Fullerton
Son: Brad Dush of Clarks
Daughter: Nikole Palmer of Columbus
Daughter: Brigit (Chris) Alexander of Silver Creek
Daughter: Haley (Scotty) Oakley of Wolbach
Son: Trevor Dush of Clarks
12 Grandchildren
3 great grandchildren
Brother: Andrew Dush
Sister: Geraldine (Stanley) Rinkol
Brother-in-Law: Daniel Shefcyk

He is preceded in death by:
His parents: Andrew and Dorothy Dush
Granddaughter: Courtney Johnson
Grandson: Chase Dush
Sister: Joan Schefcyk
Sister-in-Law: Terri Dush