Donald R. "Butch" Fry

Donald R. "Butch" Fry obituary, Millersburg, OH

Donald R. "Butch" Fry

Donald Fry Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Alexander Funeral Home, Inc. - Millersburg on Jul. 1, 2025.

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Donald R. "Butch" Fry, 88 of Millersburg, Ohio, passed away Saturday June 28, 2025, at Walnut Hills, following a period of declining health.
Graveside services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday July 2nd at Prairie Township Cemetery, Holmesville, Ohio with military rites conducted by the Millersburg American Legion and the Killbuck VFW.
Memorial contributions may be made to Ohio's Hospice LifeCare 1900 Akron Rd Wooster, Ohio 44691.
Butch was born March 11, 1937, in Holmesville, Ohio and was the son of Ralph and Evelyn (Spahr) Fry. He was a 1955 graduate of Millersburg High School. Butch joined the Army after High School where he was stationed in Korea. He worked in the oil fields for some time before working at Regal Ware Inc. for 30 years and retired from Red Head Brass. He was a member of Gateway Fellowship. Butch enjoyed watching the Buckeyes, Browns and Guardians.
He is survived by his nephew, Frank (Kris) Arnold, niece Cathy (Paul) Randolph, niece Tammy Thomas and numerous great nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters Dorothy and Martha.
Alexander Funeral Home is assisting the family. Online condolences may be left at www.alexanderfhinc.com.
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