Donald A. Slobe, 87, of Red Creek, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2024. He was born in Oswego, son of the late Frank Slobe, and the late Agnes Zayown Slobe. Donald was a proud Marine and attended Morrisville College for Agriculture. He was a pipe fitter for 32 years with Local Union 73 until he retired in 1992. He worked on the construction of the Red Creek Jr-Sr School, Miller Brewery, Nine Mile Point as a Construction Superintendent to name a few. He was also a self-employed farmer, he was the founder and patriarch (the "Big Kahuna" in his own words) of Slobe Farms,  which is still run by the family today. He loved farming, woodworking, gardening, but most of all, he loved his family.

He had a special relationship with computers and TV Remotes.

He is predeceased by his wife, Beverly Spaulding Slobe (1992), brother, Dave Sloan.

Survived by his children, Lori (Bill Derby) McIntyre of Sterling, sons, James (Virginia) Slobe of Red Creek, Ronald (Barbara) Slobe of Red Creek, Mark Slobe of Pennelville, and Danny Slobe of Oswego, brothers, Phillip Slobe of Oswego, Richard Slobe of Colorado, sisters, Florence Meakin of Oneida, and Alicia Chick of Oswego, grandchildren, Amanda Slobe, Kristin Slobe, James (Angie Stevens) Slobe Jr., Mathew (Marissa) McIntyre, Mark (Anna) McIntyre, Justin (Brittany) Slobe, Samantha (Mike) Hesse, Jacob R. (Mariah) Slobe, Kassidee (Sean O'Brien) Slobe, Jayden Slobe, Michelle (Will) Dumont, and William (Jennifer) Derby, 16 great grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Calling hours will take place Thursday, August 22, 9:00-11:00 AM, a memorial service will take place at 11 AM at the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home, Red Creek, followed by interment at Southside Cemetery with military honors. For those wishing to make contributions in his name they may do so to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation (T2T.org) or the Victory Fire Department, 12009 NY-38, Cato, NY 13033.

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