Don Owen Whisler
Don Owen Whisler, 90 of Tipton, Indiana passed away June 30, 2021 with his family by his side. Don was born in Tipton County on July 31, 1930 to Edward and Dorothy (Phares) Whisler. On November 22, 1952 he married Elizabeth Ann Overdorf. She preceded him in death after 50 years of marriage on March 31, 2003.
Don served four years with the National Guard. He also served with the military police in the United States Army. He was stationed in Augusta, Georgia 1954-1956. He was employed at Haynes International for 30 years, retiring in 1987. He later worked for 12 years at the Tipton County Library.
He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Tipton where he was a past Deacon and Elder of the Church. Don also took pride in maintaining the church for many years. He was also a collector and enjoyed antiquing. Don enjoyed working in his yard, garden and flowers. He especially enjoyed his many years of vacationing and fishing with his family at Gravel Lake, Michigan.
Don is survived by his two daughters Nancy Lynn Ripberger and Mary Jane (Brian) Taylor; five grandchildren, Sarah Henry, Kristin (Scott) Day, Carey (Trevor) Phifer, Abby (John) Crume and Daniel Taylor & fiancée Elizabeth Thorndyke; 17 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and a sister, Rosemary Wainscott. He is also survived by special brothers and sisters-in-law and many nieces and nephews.
Don was welcomed into heaven by his parents, his wife; a daughter, Donna Ann Whisler and a sister, Barbara Conaway.
A big thanks to Dr. Jeffrey Walker. Dad said, “He never gave up on me”.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, July 6 at the Tipton Fairview Cemetery with Pastor Phil Votaw from the Presbyterian Church presiding. Young-Nichols Funeral Home is assisting with the arrangements.
Memorial donations in Don’s honor may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 200 W. Jefferson Street, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
A Great Man. Spent a lot of time with him when I was in my teens. Loved the whole family. I’m so happy he and Ann are together once again.
Sweets, sorry to hear about your Dad passing. Cherish your memories of him and know that he and your Mother are together again.Sorry we can’t be with you but Steve is in a wheelchair and it difficult to push through the grass. But we think of you often.
Nancy and Mary Jane so sorry for the loss of your dad. My mom (Jodi and dad Ralph Scharff ) were best friends with your mom and dad…mom told me your mom and dad went to Florida on their honeymoon to see my parents. Keeping all of you in my prayers!
Nancy, Mary Jane and family so sorry for your loss. May your memories help you cope with this difficult time. Thinking of all of you prayers and hugs.
So sorry to hear this about Don. He has always been one of my favorite people and I loved working with him at the library. He used to take my little boy for rides in the children’s wagon whenever we were having meetings. I pray for peace for the family.