Donald R. "Yogi" Dawson
Donald R. “Yogi” Dawson, 77 of rural Kempton died on Wednesday, December 30, 2020 at home. He was born on October 9, 1943 in Kokomo to Paul R. & Wilma J. (McIntire) Dawson. He married LaDonna E. Landis on November 20, 1966, and she survives. The couple enjoyed countless memories loving each other and raising a family together during their 54 years of marriage.
Yogi was a lifelong farmer, who loved tending the land. He also worked for Campbell Seed (later Total Seed Production) since 1993. Yogi was a member of Normanda Christian Church. He graduated from Prairie High School in 1961and served in the National Guard. Yogi was a 10-year 4-H member. He also helped with 4-H later as an adult and served as a member of the Tipton County 4-H Fair Board. During the Indiana State Fair he was a breed manager. Yogi also was a board member of Tamworth Swine Association.
He is survived by his wife, LaDonna; children, Angie Moore and husband JA of Atlanta, Indiana, Marla McClatchie and husband Bryan of Avon, Paige Chmielewski and husband Mark, Danville; sister, Linda Kelley and husband Mike of Sharpsville; grandchildren, Drew Moore (Morgan), Chloe Moore, Trevor Curran, James McClatchie (Alex), Jake McClatchie, Zarik Chmielewski, Dawson Chmielewski, Megan Chmielewski (Dalton). He is also survived by his great-grandchildren, Cooper Moore, Liam McClatchie, and one due in February. He was preceded in death by a brother, Keith Dawson.
Yogi’s funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 5 at Young-Nichols Funeral Home with Steve Brown presiding. Burial will follow in Normanda Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until the time of service.
Proper wearing of masks or face coverings as well as social distancing will be required at the funeral home. The funeral will be live streamed and also recorded for watching later on Yogi’s obituary page at www.young-nichols.com.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hilton Hobbs 4-H Livestock Scholarship at the Tipton County Foundation, P.O. Box 412, Tipton, Indiana, 46072 or Normanda Christian Church, 8019 W. Division Road, Tipton, Indiana, 46072.
Linda and family,
We are deeply sorry to learn of Yogi’s passing. Please accept our deepest sympathies.
Wendell and Sue
We are so sorry to hear of Yogi’s passing and have so many fond, fun memories of time spent with him. Donna and girls, he loved you and was so very proud of his family. We hope you find comfort in your memories and each other. Tom and Jeanie
Donna and girls,
Yogi was such a very special person to all of us, especially since the passing of Jim he was always there for us.
It will not be the same without seeing Yogi several times a week he truly was a dear friend.
We will miss him dearly
The Moulder Family
I know God has his plan it it is hard for us to see . Your family has had a sorrowful year but my prayers are with all of you.
Yogi and His dad were there for me when my grandad died. We have always been close. Working with him was an honor . Saturday morning breakfast won’t be the same without you. Thanks for all the good memories. You will be missed by many !!!
La Donna, Linda, and families,
I was so sorry to hear of Yogi’s passing. I always enjoyed working with him. He always had a smile and a new picture of the grandkids to share. He was one of Bob’s favorites too. He will be missed by many.
Bob and Susie Campbell Hettmansperger
I am grateful for all the hard work Donnie did as a farmer. Praying for his wife and children and grandchildren in their loss. May Jesus Comfort your hearts with all the memories you have together. So thankful for the Christian upbringing he had. Because of what Jesus did for all of us you will see him once again in heaven ❤️🙏✝️🙌
Rest in peace Yogi you will truly be missed by the girls at the Breeze In Pub☕🥞🥓
I enjoyed working with Yogi he will be missed God speed my friend.
Hugs and prayers to the family. RIP
I have many memories of Yogi. The trips taken with him and my dad, or times working on the farms. Also the “candy” he had in the pouch he always carried. Yogi will be missed.
So sorry for your loss, The Unger family, Carol, Rob, Deborah (Dugdale). You are in our prayers.
Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Lots of wonderful memories with Yogi