Governor DeWine issues statement on death of Ohio Republican Party Vice Chairman Douglas Wills

Below is a statement from Governor Mike DeWine on the death of Ohio Republican Party Vice Chairman Douglas "Doug" Wills.

"Fran and I were saddened to learn of the death of Ohio Republican Party Vice Chairman Doug Wills.

"Doug served the Republican party as the Chairman of the Tuscarawas County Republican Party for many years and at the state level was on the State Central Committee. Doug was elected Vice Chairman of the Ohio Republican Party at the end of April.

"Doug was not only a leader of the Republican Party, he was also a major force in the success of civic and  community organizations in Tuscarawas County including the Tuscarawas County Fair Board, Tuscarawas County Board of Elections and the Tuscarawas County Agricultural Board. Doug was a good person and will be missed.

"Fran and I extend our condolences to his wife, Barb, and to their family and friends."  

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