Person:George Donges (4)

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George Henry Donges
m. 8 May 1906
  1. George Henry Donges1906 - 1976
  1. Christopher C Donges1933 - 1988
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Name George Henry Donges
Gender Male
Birth? 27 Sep 1906 Summit Twp., Somerset, Pennsylvania
Marriage to Cathleen Vanosdall
Death? 28 May 1976 Mansfield, Ashland, Ohio

Meyersdale Republic, June 3, 1976 George H. Donges, 69, died May 28 in Mansfield General Hospital after a short illness.

Donges coached at Ashland College for 41 years and led the athletic teams to over 400 victories. He was inducted into Baseball Hall of Fame of the American Association of College Baseball Coaches in Washington, D.C. in 1973. He recently announced his retirement as Professor in Health and Physical Education, and was to receive an honorary Dr. of Humanities Degree May 16 at AC Commencement, but was unable to attend due to illness. Services were held at the First Christian Church of Ashland, Ohio, with Dembow and Primm Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.