Donald Charles Thomas, age 86, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard G. and Elsie M.
Don graduated from Elder HS in Cincinnati, and earned his BS from Xavier University, MS from University of Cincinnati, and PhD in Microbiology from St. Louis University. Don will be remembered as a committed teacher and researcher as well as a dedicated scientist, focusing on virology. Don was Dean of Graduate Studies and retired Professor Emeritus at Wright State University. He will be missed for his witty sense of humor in any situation and his ability to bring out the best in people close to him. Don was an active volunteer with Hospice of Dayton and St. Leonard's Retirement Community. He served as a founding leader of the Manistee Lake Association and worked with the Au Sable Institute on the use of biologics to preserve the lake environment. He took great joy in being with his family and grandchildren. His favorite activity was what his family lovingly referred to as "puttering around" at his lake house in Michigan. At any time, Don would work on multiple small projects, maintaining a space he enjoyed.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Don's name to the Hospice of Dayton or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard G. and Elsie M.
Don graduated from Elder HS in Cincinnati, and earned his BS from Xavier University, MS from University of Cincinnati, and PhD in Microbiology from St. Louis University. Don will be remembered as a committed teacher and researcher as well as a dedicated scientist, focusing on virology. Don was Dean of Graduate Studies and retired Professor Emeritus at Wright State University. He will be missed for his witty sense of humor in any situation and his ability to bring out the best in people close to him. Don was an active volunteer with Hospice of Dayton and St. Leonard's Retirement Community. He served as a founding leader of the Manistee Lake Association and worked with the Au Sable Institute on the use of biologics to preserve the lake environment. He took great joy in being with his family and grandchildren. His favorite activity was what his family lovingly referred to as "puttering around" at his lake house in Michigan. At any time, Don would work on multiple small projects, maintaining a space he enjoyed.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Don's name to the Hospice of Dayton or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
Donald Charles Thomas, age 86, of Hilliard, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, February 1, 2022.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard G. and Elsie M.
Don graduated from Elder HS in Cincinnati, and earned his BS from Xavier University, MS from University of Cincinnati, and PhD in Microbiology from St. Louis University. Don will be remembered as a committed teacher and researcher as well as a dedicated scientist, focusing on virology. Don was Dean of Graduate Studies and retired Professor Emeritus at Wright State University. He will be missed for his witty sense of humor in any situation and his ability to bring out the best in people close to him. Don was an active volunteer with Hospice of Dayton and St. Leonard's Retirement Community. He served as a founding leader of the Manistee Lake Association and worked with the Au Sable Institute on the use of biologics to preserve the lake environment. He took great joy in being with his family and grandchildren. His favorite activity was what his family lovingly referred to as "puttering around" at his lake house in Michigan. At any time, Don would work on multiple small projects, maintaining a space he enjoyed.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Don's name to the Hospice of Dayton or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard G. and Elsie M.
Don graduated from Elder HS in Cincinnati, and earned his BS from Xavier University, MS from University of Cincinnati, and PhD in Microbiology from St. Louis University. Don will be remembered as a committed teacher and researcher as well as a dedicated scientist, focusing on virology. Don was Dean of Graduate Studies and retired Professor Emeritus at Wright State University. He will be missed for his witty sense of humor in any situation and his ability to bring out the best in people close to him. Don was an active volunteer with Hospice of Dayton and St. Leonard's Retirement Community. He served as a founding leader of the Manistee Lake Association and worked with the Au Sable Institute on the use of biologics to preserve the lake environment. He took great joy in being with his family and grandchildren. His favorite activity was what his family lovingly referred to as "puttering around" at his lake house in Michigan. At any time, Don would work on multiple small projects, maintaining a space he enjoyed.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Don's name to the Hospice of Dayton or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.
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