1933
Don
2017
Don Fleming Jr.
September 25, 1933 — May 10, 2017
Don C. Fleming, Jr., age 83 of Warsaw, passed away on Wednesday, May 10th at 2:10 PM in Fort Wayne’s Lutheran Hospital of Indiana.
Don was born on September 25, 1933 in Gary to Don C. Fleming Sr. and his wife, Lillian Elsie (Richardson) Fleming. He graduated from nearby Portage High School in 1952. He was also a 1956 graduate of Purdue University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Psychology.
On October 23, 1953, Don was united in Marriage to Charlotte Ann Johnson in Portage. Although the two had been together since seventh grade, they shared 63 years as a married couple. Charlotte survives in Warsaw.
Don had been employed at RR Donnelley and Sons for 37 years and served as the Vice President Division Director of the Warsaw Division; Spartanburg, South Carolina Division; and the Dwight, Illinois Division before retiring to Warsaw in 1993.
Don enjoyed Purdue sports – particularly basketball and football. He enjoyed playing golf and working on crossword puzzles but especially enjoyed watching his great-grandsons play soccer, basketball, rugby and football. Don loved time spent poolside with his family.
In addition to his wife, Charlotte Fleming, those who survive include three daughters: Dawn Kindle of Warsaw, Naia (Bill Bockman) Fleming-Bockman of Warsaw and Krista (Glenn) Albertini of Champaign, Illinois; granddaughter, Jaime (Dane) Bause and two great-grandsons, Reese and Camden Bause, all of Warsaw. Don’s parents preceded him in passing.
The family will receive friends to share memories and for a time of visitation on Monday, May 15th from 4 to 7 p.m. in Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. A funeral service which celebrates his life will take place at Noon on Tuesday in the Funeral Home. Pastor Denny Wilson of Warsaw Community Church will officiate with burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
In Don’s memory, those wishing to express their sympathy may choose to do so by donating to the following: Rudy’s Dog Park, PO Box 788, Winona Lake, IN 46590; Baker Youth Club, 1401 E. Smith Street, Warsaw, IN 46580; or to Indiana Youth Rugby Foundation, ?PO Box 502802, Indianapolis, IN 46250.
The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the family and friends of Don Fleming, Jr.
Don was born on September 25, 1933 in Gary to Don C. Fleming Sr. and his wife, Lillian Elsie (Richardson) Fleming. He graduated from nearby Portage High School in 1952. He was also a 1956 graduate of Purdue University, earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Psychology.
On October 23, 1953, Don was united in Marriage to Charlotte Ann Johnson in Portage. Although the two had been together since seventh grade, they shared 63 years as a married couple. Charlotte survives in Warsaw.
Don had been employed at RR Donnelley and Sons for 37 years and served as the Vice President Division Director of the Warsaw Division; Spartanburg, South Carolina Division; and the Dwight, Illinois Division before retiring to Warsaw in 1993.
Don enjoyed Purdue sports – particularly basketball and football. He enjoyed playing golf and working on crossword puzzles but especially enjoyed watching his great-grandsons play soccer, basketball, rugby and football. Don loved time spent poolside with his family.
In addition to his wife, Charlotte Fleming, those who survive include three daughters: Dawn Kindle of Warsaw, Naia (Bill Bockman) Fleming-Bockman of Warsaw and Krista (Glenn) Albertini of Champaign, Illinois; granddaughter, Jaime (Dane) Bause and two great-grandsons, Reese and Camden Bause, all of Warsaw. Don’s parents preceded him in passing.
The family will receive friends to share memories and for a time of visitation on Monday, May 15th from 4 to 7 p.m. in Titus Funeral Home, 2000 East Sheridan Street, Warsaw. A funeral service which celebrates his life will take place at Noon on Tuesday in the Funeral Home. Pastor Denny Wilson of Warsaw Community Church will officiate with burial to follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
In Don’s memory, those wishing to express their sympathy may choose to do so by donating to the following: Rudy’s Dog Park, PO Box 788, Winona Lake, IN 46590; Baker Youth Club, 1401 E. Smith Street, Warsaw, IN 46580; or to Indiana Youth Rugby Foundation, ?PO Box 502802, Indianapolis, IN 46250.
The staff of Titus Funeral Home considers it a privilege and an honor to care for the family and friends of Don Fleming, Jr.
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