Donald Warden

Freeze Watch issued October 16 at 1:30PM EDT until October 18 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Wilmington OH (details ...)

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s possible.
* WHERE...Portions of east central and southeast Indiana, northeast and northern Kentucky, and central, south central, southwest, and west central Ohio.
* WHEN...From late Saturday night through Sunday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation.

Monday, December 29th, 2025

Donald Warden

Donald Eugene Warden, age 68 of Celina, Ohio passed away on December 18, 2025 at the Mercer County Community Hospital in Coldwater.

He was born on September 6, 1957 in Wilmington, Ohio to the late Charles E. and Lucille (Dabe) Warden. On June 9, 1983 he married Judy Bollenbacher, who March 17, 2021.

He is survived by his daughter Donyel Warden of Milford, step-son Michael (Amy) Forlow, step-daughter Nicole (Ted) Dicke both of Celina and two grandchildren Grace Warden and Grant Warden.

He graduated from Wilmington High School with the Class of 1975. He was formerly employed with OTR as a truck driver. After retiring he was the owner and operator of Grand Lake Vapor in Celina.

Private Family services will be held at a later date. Donalds services are in the care of the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home in Celina.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Nation Rifle Association of America 11250 Waples Mill Rd., Fairfax, VA 22030.

Condolences may be shared with the Warden family on-line at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.

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