Don E. Edgell

Don E. Edgell, 77, of Decatur, Indiana passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2020 at his residence following an extended illness.

He was born on March 3, 1943 in Decatur, Indiana the son of the late Russell Edgell and the late Ruth (Pugh) Edgell. Don was united in marriage to Eldana Bollenbacher on February 2, 1974 at the United Brethren Church in Bobo and she survives.

Don attended the Pleasant Mills United Methodist Church and was a member of Loyal Order of the Moose Lodge #1311 in Decatur.

Don retired as a foreman from BF Goodrich in Woodburn following 41 years of service. In his retirement years, he worked for 10 years at the Decatur True Value and driving cars for Dan Evans at Custom Car Care in Decatur.

Don loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren….to him they were all the same. He enjoyed camping and vacationing with his children over the years. He was a NASCAR fan and also followed the Cincinnati Reds.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Eldana Edgell of Decatur, Indiana; two sons, Joe (Annette) Edgell of Decatur, Indiana and Jeff (Meredith) Bowers of Berne, Indiana; daughter, Joanie (Lynn Middendorf) Eyanson of Decatur, Indiana; brother, Richard (Rhonda) Edgell of Willshire, Ohio; sister, Mary (Bob) Brown of Willshire, Ohio; three children from first marriage; Donna Linthicum of Fort Wayne, Indiana; two sons, Brad (Deb) Linthicum of Decatur, Indiana and Pastor Jeff (Megan) Linthicum of Berne, Indiana; 12 grandchildren, Jeffrey, Jarrett, Bryson Edgell; Cody Beer; Allie Mankey; Macy Mankey; John Cerna Jr.; Tessa White; Stephanie Patterson; Doug Linthicum; Nate and Josh Linthicum; nine great-grandchildren with two more on the way this year.

He was preceded in death by his step-father, Bud Pursley; a brother, Tom Edgell; and a sister, Nancy Wilson.

“A drive bye” visitation will be held from 2:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 23, 2020 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home – Decatur. When a visitor arrives, they will be directed to follow a path which allows them to greet the family. You must remain in your vehicles at all times. This has been approved by the Adams County Health Department.

Due to guidelines established by the State of Indiana in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, private family services will be held.  You are invited to visit and “like” the Facebook page for Zwick & Jahn where a video will be posted of his service once it is held.

Preferred memorials can be given to Pleasant Mills United Methodist Church or Riley Children’s Hospital at IU.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home in Decatur, Indiana