Don E. Findley

Born: July 18, 1936; South Bend, IN

Died: August 25, 2019; Ottawa, IL

Don E. Findley, 83, of Ottawa, passed away on Sunday morning August 25, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. Services will be at a later date. Arrangements have been entrusted to the Mueller Funeral Home in Ottawa.

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.

Memorials may be directed to OSF Hospice, 1410 Aquarius Circle, Ottawa, IL 61350 or St. Columba Church Building Fund, 122 W Washington St., Ottawa, IL 61350.

You may sign the online guestbook and share remembrances at www.MuellerFH.com.

Mueller Funeral Home and Crematory 800 First Avenue, Ottawa, IL 61350 815-434-4433