Donald F. "Don" Hemminger

Donald F. "Don" Hemminger, 71, of Beavercreek, passed away on November 1, 2026. Born on July 20, 1955, in Sandusky, Ohio, to Robert and Melba Hemminger, Don was a devoted son, husband, father, and brother.

He graduated from St. Mary's Catholic School in Sandusky and earned a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Bowling Green University. His career in technology included roles at IT&T, NCR of Cambridge and Dayton, Ohio, Applied Research Solutions, and Riverside Research, culminating in his retirement in August 2022.

Don was passionate about projects at home, always taking pride in maintaining and improving the 75-year-old house he shared with his beloved wife, Melinda, and their daughters. He was skilled in building and took particular delight in creating a backyard pond, complete with a fountain that brought serenity to family gatherings.

A lifelong learner, Don remained curious and innovative throughout his retirement, exploring advancements in software development and AI programming. He enjoyed understanding the intricacies of the human brain, sharing insights from the many books he read. Although he aspired to write a book, his expansive knowledge was a gift in itself to those around him.

His intelligence and caring nature made others feel safe and cherished. Don loved his pets, relished time at his cabin in Adams County, and had a penchant for travel throughout his life. Despite his humility, he made a significant impact on those fortunate enough to know him.

Don was a wonderful, dedicated, family man, he was more than just a husband and Dad. He was the bedrock for Melinda, Krishna and Ida. Melinda was the light of his life and caring for her was his greatest legacy. He took pride and strived to provide the best life for his family. Although he was a quiet soul, his actions spoke volumes to those around him.

Preceded in death by his parents, Don is survived by his beloved wife of 40 years, Melinda L. Hemminger; his daughters, whom he guided through their lives, Krishna Hemminger and Ida Hemminger (Ali) Alrabh; siblings, Jim (Jessica) Hemminger, Jean Frueh, Kathy (Tom) Dence, Lois (Mike) Rubino, Gary (Jenny) Hemminger, Elaine (Mike) McNulty, and Karen (Mark) Langan; sister-in-law, Mary Kay Love; nieces and nephews, Willow, Orin, Jesse, Lily, Michael, Robert, Paul, Danny, Drew, Savannah, Dylan, Taylor, Maureen, Patrick, Megan, Ben, Joshua, Dick, Tom, Bethanne, Matt, Dave, Jennifer, Tim, Chris, and Monica; and numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, extended family and cherished friends.

Don's legacy of love, intelligence, and quiet generosity will be fondly remembered by all who knew him.

Visitation will be held from 1:00pm-3:00pm, on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, at Newcomer Funeral Home, 3380 Dayton-Xenia Rd., Beavercreek, where Services will begin at 3:00pm.

Donations may be made in his memory to either the American Heart Association, 1313 W. Dorothy Ln., Dayton, OH 45409, or the Humane Society of Greater Dayton, 1661 Nicholas Rd., Dayton, OH 45417.

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