DON L. KENDALL

DON L. KENDALL, age 79, of Troy, passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2015.  He was born in Painters Creek, OH on October 7, 1935 to the late Vivan "Bud" and Grace (Besecker) Kendall.  He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Margaret M. (Bryson) Kendall.

Don is also survived by three children and their spouses: Chris and Tammy Kendall of Piqua, OH, Mark and Miriam Kendall of Loveland, CO and Matt and Carrie Kendall of Troy, OH; stepchildren: Patty (Greg) Rulon, Maureen (Nick) Keyes and Jimmy (Fran) Sheehan; brothers and sisters: Bob (Martha) Kendall of Troy, OH, Marilyn (Don) Fisher of Casstown, OH, and Karilyn (Frank) Trimble of Conway, AK; sister-in-law: Jane Kendall of Arcanum, OH; grandchildren: Chelsea (Matt) Roberts, Morgan (Fiancé, Tony Watts) Kendall, Lilly Kendall, Zachary Kendall and Austin Kendall; step grandchildren: Brian, Megan and Kevin White and Matt (Cheri) Simmons; great grandchild: Vaylor.  In addition to his parents, Don was preceded in death by one brother: Bill Kendall; and one stepdaughter: Donna White.

Don was a 1953 graduate of Franklin-Monroe High School.  He was an avid fan of hockey and baseball.  Don enjoyed supporting his family's sports and other activities.  Don enjoyed motorcycle riding, bicycle riding, and socializing. He was formerly employed by Hobart Brothers, manager of Empire Restaurant; The Farmer's Buying Service and then retired from Ohio Lottery.

Services will be at 11:00 AM on Thursday, July 23, 2015 at Baird Funeral Home in Troy.  Friends may call from 4-8 PM on Wednesday at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2808 Reading Road, Cincinnati, OH 45206.  Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bairdfuneralhome.com .