Donald C. Richwine

Donald C. Richwine, 95, of Berne, Indiana and former longtime resident of Bluffton, Indiana passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2022 at Swiss Village.

He was born on May 20, 1927 in Elkhart, Indiana to the late Chester L. Richwine and Ruth Pauline (Blender) Richwine.

Don was united in marriage to Shirley G. Harsha on September 23, 1950 in Berne, Indiana and she preceded him in death on March 3, 2018.

He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict.

Don was a member of Bluffton First Church of the Nazarene in Bluffton.

He was a truck driver, having started that career in 1966 and retiring in 1992.  He was especially proud of having driven over 1 million miles on the road without having an accident…quite the accomplishment.

Don watched many Westerns…with his favorites starring The Duke, John Wayne.  He also enjoyed country music.

He is survived by two sons, Larry Don (Rozetta) Richwine of Dunkirk, Indiana, and Chester Lyle (Georgeann) Richwine of Tacoma, Washington; daughter, Dolly Mae (Steve) Mrowinski of Jensen Beach, Florida; four grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.

Don was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Shirley G. Richwine; daughter, Ruth Jeanette Richwine a brother, Robert Richwine and a sister, Dorothy Richwine.

Interment will be held at a later date at Marion National Cemetery with military honors provided.

Preferred memorials are to Swiss Village.

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