Donald M. Frane, 72 years old of Decatur, Indiana, passed away at 10:07 p.m. on Saturday, January 10, 2009 in the Woodcrest Nursing Center located in Decatur, where he had been a patient since November. He was born on Tuesday, September 7, 1936 in Maples, Indiana the son of the late Elmer Frane and the late Myrtle (Peppler) Frane. He married Barbara J. Brandenburg on March 28, 1984 and she survives. Don was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in Decatur, Indiana and the Moose Lodge #1311. Don retired on January 1, 1999 from Decatur Wire Die with 8 years of service. Don was formerly employed at Hoosier Wire Die in Ft. Wayne, Indiana and Precision Machine Service in Preble, Indiana. Surviving are his wife, Barbara J. Frane of Decatur, Indiana, step-son, Scott A. (Cari Bible) Wittwer of Decatur, Indiana, step-son, Kent A. Wittwer of Monroe, Indiana, brother, Eugene Frane of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, sister, Bonnie (Jerry) Cowels of Ft. Wayne, Indiana, eight grandchildren: Christin Wittwer, Brandon Wittwer, Amber Bible, Brandon Bible, Kyle Wittwer, Kiri Wittwer, Kirk Wittwer, and Jenna Wittwer; and two great-grandchildren. Preceding Donald in death was a brother, Gary Frane. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, January 15, 2009 in the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home with Pastor Daniel Gadbaw officiating. Interment will follow in the Decatur Cemetery. Friends will be received from 2-4 and 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, January 14, 2009 in the Zwick and Jahn Funeral Home, Decatur, Indiana. Preferred memorials are to Zion Lutheran Church, Decatur.
