Donald C. LaFountaine, age 80 years, of Archbold, passed away Thursday afternoon, September 26, 2024, at CHP In-Patient Hospice in Defiance surrounded by his family.  He was born August 30, 1944 at the Toledo Hospital, the son of Charles and Katherine (Lambright) LaFountaine and married Charlene (Graber) Buehrer on December 23, 1977, and she survives. He was an Off-Set Printer for 42 years working at JB Quick Quality Graphics in Archbold.  He loved old cars and filling his home with antiques. For 26 years he and Charlene wintered in Mesa, AZ.  He attended St. John's Christian Church for many years.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Charlene; children, Julie Duncan of Wauseon, Jeff Buehrer of Temperance, MI, Jill Buehrer of Archbold and Jennifer (Craig) Grieser of Stryker; six grandchildren, Joshua, Amanda, Justin, Jessica, Austin-Michael and Marissa; four great-grandchildren, Hudson, Kyle, Memphis and Hazel.

He was preceded in death by his parents; two grandchildren, Mackenzie and Kyle; and a daughter-in-law, Laura Buehrer.

Services will be held on Sunday, September 29, at 4 PM at St. John's Christian Church with Pastor Erich Christman officiating. Friends may call from 2-4 PM before the service.  Short Funeral Home in Archbold has been entrusted with the arrangements.  The family suggests that memorials be given to Dresses for Orphans, St. John's Christian Church or CHP In-Patient Hospice of Defiance, Ohio.