Donald Ralph Polcyn, age 89, of Gallipolis passed away on Friday January 12, 2018 at Cabell Huntington Hospital in Huntington, WV. Born August 5, 1928 in Dunbar, WV, he was the son of the late Martin and Elsie Walker Polcyn. In addition to his parents he was preceded by 1 Brother and 2 Sisters and 2 grandchildren.

Don was a retired MSGT from the United States Air Force, he retired after over 20 years of service, he later worked for Sears, Goodyear and lastly the United States Postal Service. He was a faithful member of St. Louis Catholic Church and was active for many years in religious instruction and was a lector. He was a 35 year member of the 3450 ^th Air Force Squadron reunion, he enjoyed portraying Henry Cushing at the Our House Museum for many years. Don was the proud father of 5 daughters and 7 sons, which he always said was his greatest achievement.

He is survived by his Wife: Dorothy Williams Polcyn; 7 Sons: Jeff (Lynn) Polcyn, Andrew Donald Polcyn, Gregory Mark (Karla) Polcyn, Matthew Ralph (Marty) Polcyn, Anthony James (Carol) Polcyn, Raymond Gerard (Joyce) Polcyn, and Christopher Alan (Paula) Polcyn; 5 Daughters: Janette Rose Berkley, Diane Sue Meek, Rebecca Ruth (Brent) Johnson, Julia Irene (Jeff) Slone, and Joanna Marie (Eric) Ellingson; 28 Grandchildren; 16 Great Grandchildren; 5 Brothers and 4 Sisters.

A private Mass of Christian Burial was held at 1:00 PM. Tuesday January 16, 2018 at the St. Louis Catholic Church with Father Thomas Hamm officiating. Burial followed at the St. Louis Catholic Cemetery.

Funeral Honors were presented at the cemetery by the United States Air Force and the Gallia County Veterans Funeral Detail.

In lieu of flowers, please make contributions to the St. Louis Catholic Church Wiring and Maintenance Fund 85 State Street Gallipolis, OH. 45631, or the Field of Hope 11818 St. Rt. 160 Vinton, Ohio 45686, or to a local food pantry.

Waugh-Halley-Wood Funeral Home assisted the family.

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