Donald J. Clemons, age 89, Marblehead, OH, joined the Lord on December 15, 2025. He was surrounded by his loving wife of 68 years Pat and his 4 children.

Don was born March 27, 1936 in Tiffin, OH to Hopewell and Elmer Clemons. After graduating from Port Clinton High School, he attended Tiffin University and Ohio University. He met the love of his life Pat Foerster while enrolled at Ohio University and the two were married on April 12, 1957.

Don was preceded in death by his parents Hopewell and Elmer Clemons, his siblings Paul Clemons, Lynn Clemons and his twin sister Donna Clemons Swiergosz.

Don, or ‘Big C’ as he was affectionately known, was an entrepreneur, developer and charter captain. Big C enjoyed fishing, hunting, scuba diving, boating and travelling. He spent his entire life loving everything about Lake Erie.

He was married to his wife Pat for 68 years and together they enjoyed boating and fishing. He loved his family and was very proud of all their achievements. Don is survived by his wife Pat; sons Don (Becky) Clemons of Port Clinton; Dean (Lyn) Clemons of Catawba Island; Chris (Debbie) Clemons of Marblehead and daughter Kim (Jeff) Grilliot of Catawba Island. His grandchildren Chad Clemons, David (Marilee) Clemons, Collin (Amanda) Clemons, Lauren Clemons, Derek Ensign, Jarret (Holly) Ensign, Kelsey (Tyler) Beck, Karly (Jennifer) DeGroot, Kirk Grilliot (deceased), Katie (Nate) Sawyer, and Kris Grilliot. He is also survived by his great grandchildren Lake, Sonny, Mary Alice, William, Kailee, Archer, Becket, Fallon, Alexander, James and Collina.

Don’s entire family and his friends will miss his hilarious stories and his fun-loving approach to life. He is in heaven telling jokes right now! A mass of Christian Burial will be held on Monday, December 22, 2025 at 10:30 am at St. Joseph Catholic Church 822 Barclay St. Marblehead OH 43440. Rev. Joseph P. Szybka will officiate. Following the mass, a luncheon will be held at the Port Clinton Yacht Club at 127 Brooklyn Ave. Port Clinton, OH 43452. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be given in his memory to Lucien M. Clemons Park c/o Village of Marblehead, P. O. Box 306 Marblehead, OH 43440. Online condolences may be shared with the family at www.neideckercrosserpriesman.com.