Donald L. Rees

DONALD L. REES

85, of Tipp City, Ohio passed away Friday, November 8, 2019. He was born July 27, 1934 in Nelsonville, Ohio the son of the late Willis & Evelyn (Pritts) Rees. He was a professional motorcycle racer and was a member of the Motorcycle Hall of Fame. Donald & Mary were the owners of Rees Motorcycle Sales in Dayton, Ohio. He was a member of the West Charleston Church of the Brethren. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Mary Rees; children, James Rees (Hope), Donna (Steve) Bradley, Karen (Andy Emerick) Rees; 7 grandchildren, Jennifer, Jessica, Katie, Tyler, Lindsay, Jake & Frank; 5 great grandchildren, William, Stevie, Noah, Sofia & Dalton Edward; a sister, Winnie Sue (Mick) Greer; daughter-in-law, Terri Rees-Holmes & her son, Jon (Jess) Holmes; relatives and friends. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by a son, William "Bill" Rees; a brother, Charles (Edna) Rees; a sister, Connie Fields. Visitation will be at 11-1 PM Friday, November 15, 2019 at the TROSTEL, CHAPMAN, DUNBAR & FRALEY FUNERAL HOME, New Carlisle, Ohio with funeral services at 1 PM in the funeral home. Burial will be in Glen Haven Memorial Gardens. The family would like to thank Hospice of Miami County for the loving care he received. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.trostelchapman.com