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IN LOVING MEMORY OF Donnie Ehlinger
Donnie
Ehlinger
Jul 5, 1952 — Feb 16, 2018
Donnie Ehlinger's Obituary
Former Rochester resident,
Donnie L. Ehlinger 65, of Knox passed away Friday,
February 16th
at his residence.
On
July 5
, 1952, in Rochester, Donnie Lee Ehlinger was born. He was a treasured son of Harland "Bud" and Peggy Lou Hunter Ehlinger. Growing up he shared his childhood with an older brother Danny. Donnie attended Aubbeenaubbee Township School through his junior year. He transferred to Culver Community his senior year with the closing of Aubbee. During his tenure at both schools he was a standout athlete playing basketball, pitching for the baseball teams and running track.
For many years Donnie worked at Sealed Power Corporation. Following it's closing he became a truck driving professional, driving coast-to-coast, and in more recent years shorter trips around America's heartland. He also enjoyed concrete finishing.
In Knox on
June 24
, 2003 Donnie married Betty Jane Napier. Together they enjoyed more than 20 years of life's adventures. They enjoyed the outdoors, planting trees and flowers to enhance the landscape of their home. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Evenings brought on cruising around enjoying the ever changing landscapes and a chance to run into friends. Grandpa Donnie loved and adored his grandchildren. A favorite activity he and the kids enjoyed was coloring.
An American sportsman, Donnie hunted deer. With a great love for the Tippecanoe River he could be seen on the banks near the Aubbeenaubbee Landing, fishing with his casting rod in hand. Donnie had a keen eye hunting for arrowheads and other Indian artifacts. He collected unique pieces of turquoise. His trusted canine companion, Daisy the spunky little tan and white Chihuahua-
Pomeranian special blend was always at his side.
Left to cherish
Donnie's
memory are his wife Betty, at home; a son, Casey Ehlinger and wife Shelia of Morocco; 3 daughters: Nickcole Arthurhulz and husband Jamey, Barbara Johnson and husband Eric, and Sarah McF
arland, all of Culver; his mother, Peggy Lou Ehlinger of Rochester; 9 grandchildren and a great-granddaughter; 2 uncles: Larry Hunter and wife Ruth Ann of Rochester, and Dean Hunter and wife Nancy Carol of Stuart, FL; and Daisy his canine companion. Preceding him in death are his brothe,r Danny Ehlinger on
March 15
, 2008; his father, Bud Ehlinger on
November 11
, 2002; and his uncles, the Hunter boys: Jack, Bill, Harry, Bob, Emerson, and Kelly; and the Hunter aunts: Lucille, Dorothy and Ruthie.
Chaplain Teri White will officiate services. Burial will follow at the Sharon Cemetery.
To send flowers or plant a memorial tree in memory, please visit our flower store.
Funeral Services for Donnie Ehlinger
Visitation
February
21
Wednesday
Good Family Funeral Home
4:00 - 7:00 pm
Visitation
February
22
Thursday
Good Family Funeral Home
12:00 - 1:00 pm
Celebration of Life
February
22
Thursday
Good Family Funeral Home
Starts at 1:00 pm
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