Donald K. Flowers

Donald K. Flowers, 87, of Berne, Indiana passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Swiss Village in Berne, Indiana.

He was born on July 26, 1933 in Bluffton, Indiana to the late Ray Flowers and late Pansy (Meyer) Flowers.

Donald was united in marriage to Gladys Strahm on Sept 23, 1950 in Adams County and she survives.

He proudly served in the Indiana Army National Guard for 20 years.

Donald was a self-employed owner of Flowers Upholstery in Berne for over 40 years.  Prior to beginning his upholstery business, he was employed at Smith Brothers Furniture from 1950-1967.

Don and his wife, Gladys, were frequent visitors to several area restaurants, including the West End and Richards Restaurant in Decatur.  They enjoyed eating out!

He is survived by his wife, Gladys Flowers of Berne, Indiana; brother, Roger (Karen) Flowers of Bluffton, Indiana; half-brother, James Flowers of Bluffton, Indiana; and half-sister, Mary (Skip) Ross of Bluffton, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by four sisters, Judy Davis, Catherine Brown, Mamie Clevenger, and Helen Ray; three brothers, Harley, Wayne and Bill Flowers; a step-sister, Marie Vore; and step-mother, Opal Flowers.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, July 23, 2021 at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager – Kirchhofer Chapel with Pastor Mike Wertenberger officiating. Burial will follow at MRE Cemetery in Berne, Indiana.

Friends and family will be received one hour prior to the service on Friday at the Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne, Indiana.

Preferred memorials are to Swiss Village in Berne or Donor’s Choice.

Arrangements by Zwick & Jahn Funeral Home, Yager-Kirchhofer Chapel in Berne, Indiana.