Donald W. Grayem, age 91 of Newton Falls, passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Friday Aug 23, 2019 at the Windsor House in Champion. He was born on February 11, 1928 in Alliance, OH the son of the late Paul Grayem & Hilda (Kast) Grayem.

Don married the love of his life, Helen J. Hilty on May 19,1951 and they have enjoyed 68 years of marriage together. He worked as a Fabrication & Repair Specialist for Delphi Packard for 33 1/2 years before retiring in June of 2005.

Donald served his country in the US Army attaining the rank of Sergeant during WWII serving in the Philippines.

He was also a member of the Newton Falls Masonic Lodge #462,a lifetime member of the Newton Falls American Legion Post #236, and the First Christian Church in Newton Falls

He enjoyed golfing, bowling, wood working, and doing yard work. If he was not working in the yard, then he was in the flower beds.

His family was very important to him, and he loved his grandchildren very much.

He is survived by: his wife: Helen J. Grayem of Newton Falls; his daughter Pamela Moser of Newton Falls; his son Donald & Kristene Grayem of Bath, OH; his 5 grandchildren: Gregory & Raechelle Moser, Jessica & Conner O'Halloran, Brian Moser, and Hannah, Matthew Grayem. and 4 great grandchildren: Haylee, Jessi, Adelynn, and Zach.

He is preceded in death by his parents, 1 brother Robert Grayem , and a son in law Donald Moser.

Funeral Services will be held at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Tuesday Aug 27, 2019 at 11:00am with Rev. Calvin Mason officiating. Calling hours will be at the funeral home on Monday Aug. 26, 2019 from 6:00 - 8:00PM. The Newton Falls Masonic Lodge will do the Masonic services for Don at 5:30pm on Monday. Don will be laid to rest at the Newton Falls Cemetery. The family has requested that all donations be made to either: the First Christian Church 17 North Center St. Newton Falls, OH 44444, American Diabetes Association, or Crossroads Hospice in memory of Donald W. Grayem.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330) 872-5440. Family and friends may view Don's obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at. www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

Tuesday, August 27, 2019 11:00 AM

James Funeral Home 8 East Broad Street Newton Falls, Ohio 44444