Dear Editor,

ELKHART — Don H. Titus, 89, Nappanee, passed away March 12, 2017, at his residence with his family by his side.
He was born Aug. 28, 1927, in Kosciusko County, to Ben Sr. and Kathryn Hungerford Titus.
On Feb. 26, 1948, he married his wife of 69 years, Carol J. George.  
In addition to his wife, survivors include two daughters, Pamela (spouse Rex) Culp, Nappanee, and Patricia (spouse JB) Stillson, Syracuse; a son, Gary (spouse Shirley) Titus, Nappanee; six grandchildren: Jud Stillson, Syracuse; Jessica Stillson, San Francisco, Calif.; Gina Baer, Virginia Beach, Va.; Polly Mishler, Nappanee; and Justin Titus and Skyler Titus, both of Nappanee: eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a sister, Nellie Robinson, Atwood.
He was preceded by three brothers: Ben Jr., Ned and Ted Titus; and a sister, Wylan Smith.
He was a 1945 graduate of Atwood High School and served in the U.S. Army during World War II in Germany. He was a farmer for 40 years.
He loved and cherished his family. He enjoyed watching western movies, talking politics, and boating and fishing when living at Waubee Lake. He also enjoyed spending the winter months in Port Canaveral, Fla. In his later years, he looked forward to visiting with his friends at McCormick Motors and the Round Table at Dutch Kitchen in Nappanee.
Cremation will take place at Elkhart Cremation Services.
A family celebration of his life and burial at Hepton Cemetery, Nappanee, are planned.