Donald E. Lintala
January 13, 1920 — March 15, 2012
Donald E. Lintala, 92, Gallipolis, Ohio passed away Thursday, March 15, 2012 in Holzer Medical Center, Gallipolis. He was born to the late Tony and Ida (Erickson) Lintala in Fairport Harbor, Ohio on January 13, 1920. He married Florence Werbeach Lintala October 19, 1940 in Burlington, Kentucky, and she preceded him in death October 31, 2006.
Donald was a 1942 Ohio State University Graduate with a Bachelors Degree in Chemical Engineering; an employee of Goodyear for 38 years where he served many positions including chemical engineer, section head, senior research engineer, and chemical plant supervisor of the Akron Goodyear Branch. In 1958, he transferred to Pt. Pleasant as the Technical Superintendant of the Polyester Plant where he served until his retirement in 1980. His other memberships include: Gallipolis City Commission from 1982 - 1985, serving as President for 1984-1985; American Chemical Society; BPOE Lodge #107; and Grace United Methodist Church, Gallipolis.
He is survived by a son, Brian (Lori) Lintala, Wellston, Ohio and daughter, Shelley (Dr. Robert) Humphreys, Lombard, Illinois; grandson, Jeremy Humphreys, Glen Ellyn, Illinois and brother, Delbert Lintala, Fairport Harbor, Ohio. Also surviving is Diana (Charles) Raming, Cincinnati, Ohio and several extended family members and friends.
Funeral services will be held 1:00 PM Monday, March 19, 2012 in the McCoy-Moore Funeral Home, Wetherholt Chapel, Gallipolis with Rev. Bob Powell officiating. Burial will follow in Mound Hill Cemetery, Gallipolis. Family and friends may call at the funeral home Monday, 11:00 AM until the time of service.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations made in Donald's name to:
Holzer Hospice
Jackson Pike
Gallipolis, OH 45631
Or
The French Art Colony
530 First Ave
Gallipolis, OH 45631
Condolences may be sent to www.mccoymoore.com