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Donald Amann

Donald Amann

  • March 30, 2012
  • California, Kentucky
  • St. Elizabeth Hospice
    483 S. Loop Rd
    Edgewood, KY 41017
  • Disaster Relief for NKY Tornado Victims
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“Scott Sue and family I love you guys. Im so sorry for your loss. Ive grown to kn ow the family over the years and truely enjoyed listening to Don's...Read More » ”
1 of 8 | Posted by: Cindy Fester and Gordon Hammersmth - OH

“I have only known Mr. Amann for a short time. He was my favorite customer at Walgreens. He was a wonderful man with a great sense of humor. I...Read More » ”
2 of 8 | Posted by: Drew Ackerson - Dayton, KY

“Offering my deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one. He was a great man and will be missed. God be with you all. ”
3 of 8 | Posted by: Kevin Geisel - California, KY

“Scott sorry to hear about your loss. I will always remember your Dad and Froggy Redman coaching us at the Boys Club in Newport and leading us to...Read More » ”
4 of 8 | Posted by: David Futscher - Villa Hills, KY

“Nancy, so sorry to hear the news. I have always enjoyed our yearly visits with both you. Don was such a joy to talk with, I will miss that. My...Read More » ”
5 of 8 | Posted by: Barb Herbst - Alexandria, KY

“To all the Amann family, my deepest sympathy for your loss. Please know that your family is in our thoughts and prayers as you go through this...Read More » ”
6 of 8 | Posted by: Ken Kramp

“Theresa, Tim, and family, Our sincerest expressions of sympathy for your loss. Knowing the pain that you must be feeling, please find comfort in the...Read More » ”
7 of 8 | Posted by: Dave & Fran Zimmerman - Wilder, KY

“You always made me feel welcome in your home. I will miss you. Vicki ”
8 of 8 | Posted by: Vicki Davis-Cool - Covington, KY


Donald J. Amann, 77, passed away at his residence in California, KY, on March 30, 2012. Don was born and raised in Covington, KY. In his childhood he played knothole baseball for the Lewisburg Sluggers, in 1944 he and his team were Kenton County Champs, and in 1945 they were Montgomery Coal Class C Champs. Don's livelihood as a brick mason lasted until 1988 when he retired and moved to Siesta Key, FL, in 1989 where he lived for 12 years. He was a franchise owner with his brother Jim, of the Charles Chip home delivery Company. He built their first home in 1957 on Orchard Lane, Highland Heights, KY, added on as family grew, put in a tennis court where the Annual Family 4th of July Tennis Tournament was held. His Family was everything to him- Taking care of everyone, fixing their problems, he was very hard working. His hobbies were woodworking, drawing, socializing, camping, traveling, coaching his sons through Knothole baseball and also coaching grade school basketball. He was a Kentucky Colonel, a member of the Friendly Aces Men's Club since its formation in 1955 at the Standard Club in Covington, KY, where members played ball, and held social events, they built a club camp in Morningview, KY, and the club is still together today. On February 17, 2010, Don was inducted into the Northern KY, Sports Hall of Fame for baseball, and in 2010 was also honored as one of the original Basketball Coaches at the 50th Anniversary of the St. Joes Cold Spring Bluejay Classic Tournament. He was married for 56 years to his wife Nancy C. Rose whom he is survived by along with his sons, Joseph Amann, Tim (Julie) Amann, Scott (Sue) Amann, daughters, Linda Meister, and Theresa (Todd) Tierney, brother, David Amann, sister, Jean Warken, 10 Grandchildren and 12 Great children. A visitation will be held at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in California, KY, from 9:30-10:30am on Wednesday, April 4. A Mass of Christian burial will begin at 10:30am. A reception will be held immediately following the mass at the Church. Burial will follow at St. Stephens Cemetery that afternoon. Cooper Funeral Home is handling arrangements. Memorials are suggested to the Hospice of St. Elizabeth or for Disaster Relief to Tornado Victims. Condolences can be made online at CooperFuneralHome.net.