Donald Thomas Glaze

Donald T. Glaze

December 17, 1956---May 22, 2025

Glaze, Donald T., 68, beloved father of Danielle (Jon) Zwitt, cherished Pawpaw of Aubry and Finley, passed away on Thursday, May 22nd after a difficult battle with Pancreatic Cancer.

Donald “Donnie” was a loyal friend, a hard worker and someone you could always count on to bring a smile to your face with one of his wise cracks.

He was a proud father and grandfather and loved his family with everything he had. He was their biggest cheerleader, and it brought him immense joy watching them in all of their sporting events and activities. He loved sports of all kinds and coaching sports comprised some of the best days of his life. He had a special passion for soccer and snow skiing. He also loved cooking and baking, as well as woodworking and working on projects around the house. He had a green thumb and loved to garden. He loved listening to music of all kinds, his favorites being rock and roll and blues. He also had a knack for photography. His grandchildren will fondly remember how he taught them how to race slot cars, work with power tools and learn the value of a dollar.

Donnie loved learning new things and furthering his education. He received multiple degrees and certifications throughout his lifetime. The most accomplished being an MBA from the University of Cincinnati. He worked in many different fields including the printing industry, construction, insurance, home inspection, and property management.

He was a proud Veteran and served as a member of the United States Army for four years. He was stationed in Germany and Colorado. He served as a Medic and a member of the Ski Patrol unit.

Donnie cherished his friendships and maintained many life long friends. He will be missed by so many.

Donnie is preceded in death by his parents Donald W. and Barbara; brother Mark and sister Lisa

Visitation will be held on Friday May 30, 2025, 12:00-1:00 pm, at Hodapp Funeral Home, 6041 Hamiton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45224

Funeral Service will begin at 1:00 pm with a Celebration of Life immediately following at Amvets Post 1983, 914 Ross Ave, Hamilton, Ohio 45013. Condolences at hodappfuneralhome.co