Donald E. Kindle 75, of Elyria (formerly of Findlay, OH) passed away unexpectedly Friday April 20, 2012 at EMH Healthcare in Elyria. He was born March 24, 1937 in Ada, OH. Donald had attended Riverdale high School. He retired as a Master Carpenter. Donald was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church and had attended College Heights Baptist Church both in Elyria. He had taught carpentry at Findlay High School, was a soccer coach, and enjoyed attending his children's sporting activities. Donald was a motorcycle enthusiast, and enjoyed nature walks, fishing, canoeing, flea markets, auctions, travel, and loved working with wood. Donald is survived by his wife; Mary Cutshall-Kindle of Elyria, former wife; Mary Lou Kindle (nee: Lecky) of Findlay, four sons; Steve of Findlay, Douglas (Michelle) of Churubusco, IN, James of Findlay, Eric Cutshall (Lori) of Kosciusko, MS, two daughters; Kathy Kindle of Worthington, OH, Melissa Essex (Bradley) of North Ridgeville, OH. Additional survivors include five grandchildren; Samantha Gambler (Glen), Amanda Owen, Michelle Kindle, Joshua and Nicole Essex, five great grandchildren; Triston, Zander, Chase, Alexis, Kayden, three brothers; Bill (Mary) of Mt. Blancherd, OH., Dale (Leslie) of Houcktown, OH., Joe (Rubetta) of Douglas, WY, and several nieces and nephews. Donald was preceded in death by his parents; Marion and Goldie (nee: Patterson) Kindle, and two sisters; Dorthea Jolliff and Nancy Jean Brown. Friends may call 3-7 PM Tuesday April 24, 2012 at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626 where funeral services will be at 7:00 PM immediately following visitation. Pastor Darrell Deer will officiate. Burial will be at Knollcrest Cemetery in Arcadia, OH. Memorial contributions can be sent to Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church 38550 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH 44035 or College Heights Baptist Church 980 Abbe Rd. Elyria, OH 44035. Online condolences can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 7:00 PM Tuesday April 24, 2012 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio Visitation: 3-7 PM Tuesday April 24, 2012 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio