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"Donald E. Ater, 71, of Lakeview, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 13, 2011 at Grant Medical Center, Columbus, OH. He was born in Columbus, OH, on August 9, 1939, to the late Fred Ater and Myrtle Brown Ater Slee. On December 5, 1965, he married the former Janet E. Thompson and she survives. He is also survived by two sons, Randy (Kellie) Ater of Jacksonville, FL and Gene (Stephanie) Ater of Lakeview, three grandsons, Shawn (Candis) Ater, Brooks (Jamie) Ater, and Paul Ryan Ater, three great grandchildren, Lucas and Alexis Ater and Johnathan Ater and a sister, Phyllis Ater. Don was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He worked 45 years on the railroad for formerly New York Central, Penn Central, and Conrail, retiring from CSX. He was a member of the North American Hunting Club and North American Fishing Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, boating, shooting guns, and working in his yard. A Gathering of Remembrance will be held Saturday, April 16, 2011, from 2-4 pm at Shoffstall Funeral Home, Lakeview. Military rites will be performed by the Logan County Veterans Honor Guard. Per Mr. Ater&#39;s wishes, his body will be cremated following services. Memorial Contribution may be given in his name to a charity of the donor&#39;s choice. Arrangements are in the care of Shoffstall Funeral Home. Condolences may be expressed at @shoffstallfuneralhome.com &lt;p id=&#39;store-obituary-link&#39;&gt; To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Donald E. Ater please visit our . &lt;/p&gt;"
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