Donald Walton

Donald Walton "Bosco", 83, of Birmingham, died Saturday, November 13, 2021 at Mercy Regional Medical Center. He was born October 30, 1938 in Birmingham and had been a lifelong Birmingham resident. Donald was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked as an Electrician for IBEW 129 Electricians retiring in 2001. He was a member of the IBEW 129 Electricians union, and enjoyed woodworking and fixing things. He turned pine and cherry trees into beautiful pieces of furniture at his own sawmill. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Carol Walton of Birmingham; daughters, Tracy (Raymond) Rachel of Oberlin and Amy (Mark) Behnke of Birmingham; son, Donald T Walton of South Amherst; grandchildren, James "JR" (Tara) White, Zachary Walton, Hannah Caruso, Emily (Collin) Budka, Hope (Chase) Ryan, Sam Caruso, Sarah and Molly Walton; sisters, Mary Murphy of Portage and Wanda Thomas of Birmingham and many nieces and nephews. Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Marion (nee Stage) Walton; sons, Donald L Walton and Timothy Walton; brother, Robert Walton; sisters, Donna Hoerig and Carole Hogue. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, November 17, 2021 from 4-7 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.