Donald H. Mittendorf, 93, U.S. Army Veteran

He was born July 1, 1933 in Lakewood to Edmund & Catherine Mittendorf (nee Sutter). He grew up on a farm in Avon and lived in Lorain most of his life after his marriage to Roselyn Facsko in 1963.

Don graduated from Lorain St Mary High School and served with the US Army during the Korean War and was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, United Nations Service Medal and Korean Service Ribbon.

After working at Thew Shovel and American Shipbuilding for a few years, Don began a career at BF Goodrich as a chemist retiring in 1996 after more than 35 years. He then worked as a courier for Sprenger Healthcare.

Don enjoyed his time as a youth growing up on a farm. He would see a tractor and could tell you the make and model and had a special interest in red tractors. Don followed all Ohio sports teams as well as his grandchildren’s teams and always attended their events. He was generous with his time and was a caregiver to many of his family. As a member of St Peter Parish, he volunteered as a money counter and at other functions. He was also known for his positive attitude and sense of humor.

He is survived by his daughters: Lisa Anderson (Darryl) of Port Orange, Florida, Leslie Farley (Tim) of Ashland and Lorie Feudner (Jim Girts) of Akron; grandchildren: Mallory Hunter (Ross), Mackenize Miller (Brent), Sarah Witkowski (Joe), Christopher Anderson, Zachary Farley (Sida Wang), Hannah Leon (Logan) and Ben Feudner; 13 great grandchildren; sister Jeanne Gilles (Ray) of Avon and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Marge Lenox (Arlie). He was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years Roselyn “Roz” Mittendorf (nee Facsko) in 2021, his parents, brothers: Gerald Mittendorf and his wife Shelby, Richard Mittendorf and his wife Ellen and John Mittendorf and brother-in-law and sister-in-law Joseph Facsko (Connie)

The family will receive friends Friday October 9, 2026 from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel, 3224 Broadway Ave. Lorain. Additional visitation will be held Saturday October 10, 2026 from 11:00 am until the time of the mass of Christian Burial at 11:30 am at St Peter Parish, 3501 Oberlin Ave, Lorain. The Rev. Craig Hovanec, pastor, will preside. Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery in Lorain with AMVETS Post #32 of Elyria conducting military honors.

Memorial contributions can be made to St Peter Parish, 3501 Oberlin Ave, Lorain, OH 44052

Online condolences can be made at www.gluvnashimohromada.com.