In addition to his parents, Donnie was preceded in death by several brothers.
Donnie built homes for Habitat for Humanity of Dayton. He enjoyed hunting, drag racing, and helping people when he could. He restored old, antique cars and resold them. Most of all, Donnie loved spending time with his kids and grandkids.
Donnie is survived by his wife of 28 years, Tracy (Caupp) Marker of Greenville, whom he married on October 1, 1988 at the his parent's homestead; step son, Jamie Caupp of Greenville; his daughters, Brittany and Matt Zunke of Piqua and Sierra Marker of Kenton, Ohio; grandchildren, Allisa Forsythe, Izzy Forsythe, Gavin Zunke and Channing Duke-Zunke; one brother; three sisters; a sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Jeanne and Doug Lyme of Greenville; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Chris and Jill Caupp of Greenville and Terry and Patty Caupp of Gettysburg; close friends, Ben and Pam Kimmel of Greenville; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
A Celebration of Life service will be held on Thursday, April 20, 2017 at 12:00 PM at Oliver Floyd Funeral Home in Greenville with Rev. Eric Fee officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Gardens.
Family and friends may visit on Thursday, April 20, 2017 from 11AM - 12 PM at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, Donnie’s family request memorial contributions be made to Oliver Floyd Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be shared with the family by visiting www.oliverfloyd.com.