Donald D. Lemler
October 4, 2020 at 9:33 p.m.
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Don was born the son of Harry I. and Audrey Lemler at Bourbon on Dec. 15, 1932. He has been a lifelong resident and a 1951 graduate of Bourbon High School.
He was a retired farmer and also retired after 55 years of service from O.E.C. (Biomet). He worked hard to provide for his family. One of the highlights was taking the family out to eat on Saturday nights. He was also known by his grandchildren for always having candy and snacks for them to enjoy. Don attended Bible Baptist Church at Wakarusa. From 1953 to 1955, Don served in the United States Army.
On July 19, 1959, Don married the love of his life, Martha Jane Hall. She survives, along with daughter, Melanie (Randy) Overmyer, of Tippecanoe; and two sons:?Brad (Jennifer) Lemler, of Brownwood, Texas; and Brian (Tonja) Lemler, of Tippecanoe. He was also blessed with his grandchildren:?Kirt (Mindy) Overmyer; Jake (Alyssa) Overmyer; Caleb Overmyer; Shelby (Ryan) Kiefer; Josh Lemler, David Lemler; and Macel Lemler; along with great-grandchildren: Kaylan, Maddie and Paige Overmyer. Also surviving is his brother, Robert (Jan) Lemler, of Key Largo, Fla.; sister-in-law, Marcella Lemler, of Montana; and his beloved German Shepherd, Casey. Don was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Glenn and Max.
Private family services will be held. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, is privileged to be entrusted in assisting the family with arrangements.
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Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Bible Baptist Church, 205 E. Waterford St., Wakarusa, IN 46573; or Foundation Fighting Blindness, P.O. Box 45740, Baltimore, MD 21297.
Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at www.deatonclemensfh.com.
Don was born the son of Harry I. and Audrey Lemler at Bourbon on Dec. 15, 1932. He has been a lifelong resident and a 1951 graduate of Bourbon High School.
He was a retired farmer and also retired after 55 years of service from O.E.C. (Biomet). He worked hard to provide for his family. One of the highlights was taking the family out to eat on Saturday nights. He was also known by his grandchildren for always having candy and snacks for them to enjoy. Don attended Bible Baptist Church at Wakarusa. From 1953 to 1955, Don served in the United States Army.
On July 19, 1959, Don married the love of his life, Martha Jane Hall. She survives, along with daughter, Melanie (Randy) Overmyer, of Tippecanoe; and two sons:?Brad (Jennifer) Lemler, of Brownwood, Texas; and Brian (Tonja) Lemler, of Tippecanoe. He was also blessed with his grandchildren:?Kirt (Mindy) Overmyer; Jake (Alyssa) Overmyer; Caleb Overmyer; Shelby (Ryan) Kiefer; Josh Lemler, David Lemler; and Macel Lemler; along with great-grandchildren: Kaylan, Maddie and Paige Overmyer. Also surviving is his brother, Robert (Jan) Lemler, of Key Largo, Fla.; sister-in-law, Marcella Lemler, of Montana; and his beloved German Shepherd, Casey. Don was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Glenn and Max.
Private family services will be held. Deaton-Clemens Funeral Home, Bourbon, is privileged to be entrusted in assisting the family with arrangements.
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Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to Bible Baptist Church, 205 E. Waterford St., Wakarusa, IN 46573; or Foundation Fighting Blindness, P.O. Box 45740, Baltimore, MD 21297.
Friends are invited to sign the online guest book and share memories with the family at www.deatonclemensfh.com.
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