1931
Don
2009
Don R. White
February 19, 1931 — June 10, 2009
Services for Don R. White, 78 of Winamac, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Monday June 15, 2009 at Harrison-Metzger & Rans Funeral Home, 304 S.Chicago St., Royal Center.
He passed away at 6:15 p.m., Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at Pulaski Memorial Hospital, Winamac.
Born February 19, 1931 in Star City, he was the son of the late Daniel S. and Martha H. (Hood) White. On December 14, 1957 he married Norine Lehiy and she preceded him in death on May 8, 1991.
He was a graduate of Star City High School.
Don formerly owned and operated a pulp wood company in Winamac for many years. He also worked as an insurance agent at First Union Bank & Trust in Winamac and later for JI Case in Winamac, retiring in 1990. Most recently, he retired from INDOT where he worked as Sub District Manager.
He was a member of F & AM and Scottish Rite in South Bend, and also of the Moose lodge 1107 in Rochester. His hobbies included woodworking, buying tools, riding his scooter and spending time with friends.
Survivors include one son, Robert A. White, sister, Patricia Powers, and special friend, Barbara Reeves all of Winamac.
He was also preceded in death by one son, Douglas R. White on January 15, 1971, one brother, Daniel White and one sister, Mary Ann White Planck.
Friends may call from 1 to 5 p.m., Sunday, June 14, 2009 at the funeral home.
Pastor Glen Myers will officiate and burial will be in Winamac Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation and online condolences may be made to the White family at www.harrisonmetzger.com
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