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1923 - 2014
 Donald Paul Protzman, 90 went to be with the Lord the 27th of January, 2014 at the Emogene Dolin Jones Hospice House in Huntington, WV. He was born on September 7, 1923 in Huntington, WV to the late Walter and Iva Von Stein Protzman of Hamilton, Ohio. Donald graduated from Huntington East High School in 1941. After high school he attended the University of Illinois where he received a degree with honors in Civil Engineering. Donald joined the Marines in 1942 and served in the Pacific during World War II with the 4th Marine Corps Division. He was discharged in 1945, achieving the rank of Corporal. He worked at HK Porter and Connor Steel in Huntington, WV as an engineer from 1951-1980. He relocated to La Place, Louisiana where he worked at Bayou Steel from 1980-1996, retiring at the age of 73. Donald married Esther Pat Patteson of Bluefield, WV in 1946 in Huntington, WV. They were best friends and happily married for 68 years. Donald was a member of Lewis Memorial Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his brother, Russell Protzman, his son, John Protzman, and his daughter, Nancy Hulett. Donald is survived by his wife, Esther Patteson Protzman of Bluefield, WV; his sister, Virginia Sikora of Beaver Creek, OH, his daughter, Betty Vaughn (husband, Mel Vaughn), his son, Steve Protzman (wife, Sandy Protzman), his daughter-in-law, Claudia Protzman, and his son-in-law, Jeff Hulett. He was PawPaw to 9 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. A visitation will be held Wednesday at the Wallace Funeral Home, Barboursville, between 6-8 p.m. The funeral service will be held Thursday at Wallace Funeral Home & Chapel, Barboursville at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.timeformemory.com/wallace. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Lewis Memorial Baptist Church 5385 West Pea Ridge Road Huntington, WV 25705 or Hospice of Huntington 1101 Sixth Avenue Huntington, WV 25701. |
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There are currently 8 condolences.
The Evans Family
Friday January 31, 2014 at
3:56 PM
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Steve and Family,
Our sincerest condolences on your loss. Your father was a real gentleman. I know his memories will be cherished as much as he will be missed.
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Alton & Jimmie Davis
Thursday January 30, 2014 at
9:10 AM
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Our deepest sympathy to you Pat and your family. Don was a great man who influenced a lot of people.
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Willard and Sue Willis
susiew@nationaltravel.com
Thursday January 30, 2014 at
6:08 AM
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We would be remiss if we didn't offer our deepest sympthay to the family of Mr. Donald Protzman. We are keeping the family of Mr. Protzman in our hearts and prayers during this difficult time - but, remember that "God is In Control" and is watching over all of you.
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Nancy Hayflich Rees
njrees@msn.com
Wednesday January 29, 2014 at
4:52 PM
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Dear Jeannie and family: I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Jeff Hulett
Jeffhulett7@aol.com
Wednesday January 29, 2014 at
4:42 PM
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Mr. P was the father of my beloved wife of nearly 40 yrs - Nancy. He was like a dad to me and was a role model for me as a man, a husband, a father,and grandfather. His warmth, kindness, generosity, humor and wisdom will always be remembered. I like to think that he is now fishing in a great marshland looking down on his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
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Alben R. Du Vall
Wednesday January 29, 2014 at
3:43 PM
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To The Family of Don: My condolences to each. I am of Don's age and we went to school together at Vinson before the family moved to town. His mother and dad lived on West 32nd and our family lived on West 33rd - and we palled around a lot as kids. I am very sorry I did not know he was back in town & thought he was still in Louisiana - I would have liked to visited with him after all these years. I am residing in West Hamlin in Lincoln County - spent my life in banking. By the way, I was always greatly impressed by his mother and his father - great people. May God heal your grief !
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Peggy Morrison
Pmpmorrison206@gmail.com
Wednesday January 29, 2014 at
2:11 PM
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So sorry to find that Mr Protzman had passed away. He was a dear sweet man. Harvey and I are in Florida so unable to attend services. Our condolences to the family. Our community will certainly miss him.
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Diane Mullen
Wednesday January 29, 2014 at
12:09 PM
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I wish I could be with you at this difficult time, but know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers. Uncle Don was a wonderful, wise and witty man who will be missed and remembered.
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