Donald J. Shymske Age 52

Resident of Mineral Ridge

Passed away Monday, February 23, 2009 Trumbull Memorial Hospital in Warren,

Born August 20, 1956 in Cleveland to LaVerne Elizabeth (Schaefer) & Paul Shymske

Occupation: Owned & Operated SRD Builders with his brother Randy.

Memberships and Affiliations: 1974 Geneva High School Graduate. He belonged to Carpenters Local 95. He was a big sports fan of the Buckeyes and any Cleveland sports team. He loved gardening and enjoyed playing pinochle & horseshoes. He loved spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by

2 Sons Donald M. (Angela) Shymske of Geneva

Steve (Tami) Shymske of Geneva

Daughter Stephanie Shymske of Geneva

Grandson Donnie Shymske of Geneva

Father Paul Shymske of Mentor

2 Brothers Paul (Norma) Shymske of Brunswick

Randy (Sharon) Shymske of Painesville

Sister Nancy (Bill) Stray of Mentor

Companion Sandy Thom of Mineral Ridge

He was preceded in death by his mother, LaVerne

Friends will be received 2-4:00 and 7-9:00 pm, Thursday, February 26, 2009, at The Behm Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, 175 S. Broadway, Geneva, Ohio

Funeral Service will be 11:00 am, Friday, February 27, 2009, at St. John?s Lutheran Church, 811 South Broadway, Geneva, Ohio. Rev. Jonathan Schroeder will be officiating.

Final Resting Place will be at Evergreen Cemetery in Geneva.