Donald William Ickes Sr., 53, St. Marys, died Jan. 10, 2012, at Joint Township District Memorial Hospital, St. Marys.

He was born Oct. 2, 1958, in Lima, to John Phillip Ickes and Helen Smart. His mother and stepfather, Dale Carlson, survive in Wapakoneta.

Also surviving are five children, Donald W. (Erica) Ickes, Washington Crossing, Pa., Heather L. (Chad) Gibbs, Williamsburg, Va., Saleasha M. (Scott) Krogman, Celina, Matthew Ickes, St. Marys, and Brandon Ickes, Colorado Springs, Colo.; three siblings Patty (Lynnie) Tingler, Wapakoneta, Peggy Deal, Wapakoneta, and Frank (Cindy) Ickes, Lake City, Tenn.; and five grandsons.

Deceased are a brother, Bob Ickes, and a sister, Pamela Ickes.

Prior to becoming disabled, he had worked as a painter in the construction industry.

Services are 7 p.m. Thursday at Miller Funeral Home & Cremation Services, St. Marys, the Rev. Ed Ingraham officiating.

Calling is 2 p.m. until the time of the service Thursday at the funeral home.

Condolences may be left at millerfuneralhomes.net.