Donald E. Fultz, 75, died Feb. 13, 2013 at his residence. He was born May 11, 1937 in Lima to the late Eugene V. and Rosetta (Gorham) Fultz.  On Dec. 16, 1966, he married Nancy Packer and she survives.

Mr. Fultz had been the owner/operator of Fultz Sign Company and Fulco Industries. He had also worked at Shellar Globe and Superior Coach.  He was a member of English Lutheran Church, Bluffton. He was actively involved in the Lima Beane Chorus and the Wood Shedder’s Group. He had also been a houseparent for the Allen County Children’s Home.

Survivors also include three sons Daniel D. (Kenna) Fultz of Bluffton, Christopher D. (Evelyn) Fultz of Lima, Scott R. Born of Bluffton; three daughters Cynthia J. (John) Wagner of Bluffton, Rebecca R. Slayter of Bluffton, Katie E. (Edgar) Ochoa of Bluffton; 18 grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; a brother Gary Lee (Valery) Fultz of Cridersville; a half brother Al (Nancy) Smith of Columbus Grove; and a step brother Joe (Diane) Seeling of Beaverdam.

Services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at English Lutheran Church, Bluffton. Rev. Kevin Mohr officiating. Friends and family may call Friday from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Chiles-Laman Funeral & Cremation Services, Bluffton and one hour prior to the service at the church. 

Memorial contributions may be made to English Lutheran Church or Bluffton Food Pantry.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.chiles-lamanfh.com