Donald “Don” R. Belt, age 76 of Newark, passed away Tuesday March 24, 2026, at Country View of Sunbury. He was born April 19, 1949, in Vinton County, Ohio to the late Frank W. and Mary M. (Wilkinson) Belt.

Don attended Watkins Memorial High School and then service his country in the United States Marie Corp. serving in Vietnam from 1969-1970 as a radio operator.

He retired from Owens Corning after 30 years of service.  Don was a member of the Marine Corp League, Newark VFW Post #1060 and American Legion #85.  He was a lifetime member of the NRA and was honored to express his right to bear arms.

In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by infant daughter, Elisabeth; son, Christopher; siblings, Christina and Theresa.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra K. (Carpenter) Belt; siblings, Esther Ford, Tina Redman, Lorena Beck; numerous nieces and nephews.  Don has been reunited with his special dog Grace on the anniversary of her passing.

Visitation will be held from 1-3 and 5-7 PM, Tuesday March 31, 2026 at Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral Home 179 Granville Street, Newark, Ohio 43055 where a memorial service will begin at 7 PM Tuesday with Pastor Clark Hess officiating and Military Honors.

A celebration of life and burial will be planned for a later date at Wilson Cemetery.

Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral and Cremation Service is honored to care for Don and his family.