A DEATH
HAS OCCURRED
May 13, 1947 – November 1, 2026
Donald Eugene Gentil, 79, of Erlanger, Kentucky, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2026, at St. Elizabeth Hospital in Edgewood, Kentucky. He was born May 13, 1947, in Cincinnati, Ohio, to the late Charles and Mae (Kallmeyer) Gentil.
Donald was a member of Glaziers Local 387 and the Elks. He was a talented piano player, held the track and field and cross country records at Mt. Healthy High School, played minor league baseball, and built many lifelong friendships in the community.
He is survived by his loving wife, Diane LeClair; six children, Jennifer Renee McBurne Brucklier, Kristen Gentil, Kurt Webster Gentil, Dawn Marie Holden, Ashley Wieloszynski, and Jacob Stout; his grandchildren; and two brothers, Dan (Bonnie) Gentil and Steve (Candy) Gentil.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Mae Gentil.
A gathering of family and friends will be held Friday, November 6, 2026, from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. at Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home, 2155 Compton Rd. (follow the blue line). Funeral services will follow at 1:30 p.m. Burial will take place at Arlington Memorial Gardens.
Friday November 6, 2026, from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm
The Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
Friday November 6, 2026, at 1:30 pm
The Arlington Memorial Gardens Funeral Home
Friday November 6, 2026, at 2:30 pm
The Arlington Memorial Gardens
“I believe that Don was a good man and a wonderful companion to my sister for many years. I pray that he would see glory that hopefully awaits us all.”
11/06/2026
“Hugs love and prayers for all”
11/05/2026
“To Don’s family and Diane, My deepest sympathy 💔 Don was a Wonderful, caring man and I will miss him! He opened up his heart and home to me and my family many times, always showing us love and acceptance! We loved him so much for that kind of man he was and because of the way he showed Diane so much love and respect! Y’all are in my prayers!”
11/03/2026
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