- Date Of Birth: July 18, 1936
- Date Of Death: August 25, 2019
- State: Illinois
Don E. Findley, 83, of Ottawa, passed away on Sunday morning August 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.
Don was born on July 18, 1936 in South Bend, IN to Elmer and Dorothy (Hartz) Findley. He married Mary Jo Wantuch on August 31, 1957 in South Bend.
Don worked for South Bend Community Corp, until his retirement. He was a member of St. Columba Church.
Don made wooden brain-teaser puzzles, enjoyed playing cards, traveling, and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Mary, 7 sons, David (Blythe) Findley, of Westchester, IL, Terrance (Chara) Findley, of South Bend, IN, Mark (Kim) Findley, of Elmira, NY, Charles (Shirley) Findley, of Wooster, OH, Daniel (Michelle) Findley, of Mesa, AZ, Michael (Beth) Findley, of Ottawa, IL, and Francis (Deborah) Findley, of Booneville, IN, a daughter Mary Sue (Jim) Horn, of Raleigh, NC, 19 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, 2 sisters, Connie Findley, and Diana Oxley, both of South Bend, IN, a sister-in-law Carolyn Wantuch, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Joan Hutchison, and a daughter-in-law Mary Lynn Findley.