Gregory Francis Donchatz

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October 6, 1975 - November 7, 2022

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Visitation

Monday, November 14th from 7-9 p.m. at Moreland Funeral Home

Service

Tuesday, November 15th at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

Burial

Resurrection Cemetery

Gregory Francis Donchatz passed away on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 47 years old. Greg is survived by his dear son, Logan Donchatz; mother, Sue Donchatz; brother, Ken Donchatz and brother-in-law, Gary Ingram. Greg is preceded in death by his loving sister, Connie Ingram and father, Ronald Donchatz. He leaves behind many relatives and friends, who will miss him dearly. Greg's greatest joy in life was his son, Logan, with whom he spent many hours painting and playing video games.

Greg was born in Youngstown, Ohio on October 6, 1975. His family moved to Houston, Texas in 1977, where Greg attended elementary and junior high school. Greg was active in little league sports, including baseball and basketball. The family returned to Ohio in 1990, settling in Westerville, Ohio, where Greg attended Westerville North High School. After attending weekend art classes at Columbus College of Art and Design, Greg embarked upon a career as a tattoo artist, a painter, a comic book illustrator and an author, publishing several books and comic books. Greg tattooed many hundreds of people in the Columbus area, and his art and memory will live on through them.

Calling hours will be held on Monday, November 14th from 7-9 p.m. at Moreland Funeral Home 55 East Schrock Road, Westerville, OH 43081. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, November 15th at St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church 313 North State Street, Westerville OH 43082. Interment Resurrection Cemetery.

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A - Feb 22, 2025

Thank you for the art and the fun memories. ❤️

Magilla Gorilla - Nov 11, 2022

So much metal! Rest easy, brother.

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