Don F. Oliphant

Don F. Oliphant, age 85, of Montpelier, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, August 3, 2024, at Evergreen Manor Nursing Center in Montpelier. He had worked in maintenance at Aischelman and later at Ferro. Don was a member of Restoration Fellowship Church. He enjoyed playing guitar, riding motorcycle, watching drag races and tinkering. 

Don F. Oliphant was born on December 20, 1938, in Manis, Missouri, the son of Allen F. and Goldie M. (Dotson) Oliphant. He married Janice K. Richardson on July 16, 1956, in Manis, Missouri, and she preceded him in death on September 18, 2022. 

Don is survived by his children, Kathy (Scott Collins) Mock, of Hicksville, Karen (Winston) Nichols, of Edon, Mark (Deb) Oliphant, of Bryan, David (Denise) Oliphant, of Montpelier, Kimberly Nichols, of Edgerton and Don (Michelle) Oliphant II, of Bryan; 22 grandchildren, many great and great-great grandchildren and a brother, Bennie (Mandy) Oliphant, of Bryan. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janice; a great granddaughter; son-in-law, Warren Nichols; 7 brothers and 3 sisters. 

Visitation for Don will be held on Friday, August 9, 2024, from 1:00-300 P.M. at Restoration Fellowship Church, 10643 County Road A, Bryan, followed by a memorial service at 3:00 P.M. with Pastor David Oliphant officiating. Krill Funeral Service, 860 West Mulberry Street, Bryan has been entrusted with his arrangements. 

Memorial donations are requested to Restoration Fellowship Church.