Donald J. Kemarly, 80, of Onarga passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at his home. He was born December 28, 1938 in Montpelier, OH, the son of Harry and Beatrice (Gregg) Kemarly and they preceded him in death.

He married Pat Geisler on February 5, 1963 in Petersburg, VA and she survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Shirley (Dale) Melton of Normal; two sons, Steven (Angel) Kemarly of Gilman and Kevin (Tyler) Kemarly of San Antonio, TX; and two grandchildren, Ashley Motes and Megan Kemarly.

Mr. Kemarly served during the Vietnam War; serving in the U.S. Army for 7 years and in the U.S. Navy for 23 years. He worked at Louis Melind for 21 years.

Cremation rites will be accorded by the Knapp-Redenius Funeral Home in Gilman. Private graveside services will be held on Friday, May 3, 2019 at the Onarga Cemetery with military graveside rites by the Onarga American Legion Post #551. Rev. Elizabeth Reis will officiate.

Memorials may be made to the Donald Kemarly Memorial Fund.