Donald B. Rounds

Donald B. Rounds, 86, died peacefully in his sleep on June 22, 2026, while living at The Grove in Oakleaf Village, a memory care facility in Toledo, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Zavac Rounds; his children, John, Marie, and Linda; his stepchildren, Jennifer, Matthew, Scott, and Amy; and many nieces and nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank & Marjorie Rounds; and his two brothers, Douglas and Norman Rounds. Don was born on February 20, 1940, in Dowagiac, Michigan and then raised in Holly, Michigan. After graduating from Holly High School in 1959, he went on to study at Oakland Community College, also in Michigan. Don forged a career with General Motors as a tool and die maker for 35 years. While there he also served as a union representative, earnestly looking out for his co-workers. Don’s values of honesty and helping others helped him to negotiate peaceful resolutions to work conflicts. Don & Pat married in 1977 and launched their adventure across many states, enjoying what each place had to offer. From Michigan to Virginia, to South Carolina and North Carolina, then Indiana, and finally home here in Toledo. Don took up golf and jogging to get fit; served his community by volunteering with Habitat for Humanity; and shared his faith as a teacher of religious education to the youth in the parish. He especially loved boating on the Potomac River with his wife and with family or friends. Don was very thankful for the care he received from the nurses and aides at The Grove and Hospice 360. He would often pat their hands, sometimes verbally thanking them, too. He was a dear soul to many who knew him. Visitation to be held at Ansberg-West Funeral Home, 3000 W. Sylvania in Toledo, Ohio, on Friday, June 26, from 4-7pm, where a sharing of memories will begin at 6:30pm. A funeral mass will be held on Saturday, June 27, at 10am, at Christ the King Catholic Church, 4100 Harvest Lane in Toledo. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery on Dorr St., also in Toledo. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made in Don’s name to Alzheimer’s Association or St. Bonaventure Indian Mission & School in Thoreau, New Mexico .

Donald B. Rounds

February 20, 1940 - June 22, 2026