Donald Ross Berkshire's obituary , Passed away on June 9, 2020 in Columbia City, Indiana

Donald Ross Berkshire

January 30, 1933 - June 9, 2020 (87 years old)

Columbia City, Indiana

Donald Ross Berkshire's obituary , Passed away on June 9, 2020 in Columbia City, Indiana

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Smith & Sons Funeral Homes Inc

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Donald Ross Berkshire

January 30, 1933 - June 9, 2020 (87 years old)

Columbia City, Indiana

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Donald Ross Berkshire Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Donald Ross Berkshire of Columbia City, Indiana, who passed away on June 9, 2020, at the age of 87, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Quincy Berkshire and Violet Berkshire (Kerns); and his siblings, Marjorie Kesling, James and Larry Berkshire.

He is survived by : his wife Sharlene Heupel; his daughters, Debra Schrader (Jeff) of Columbia City, Donna Belcher (Dave) of Fort Wayne, Darla Shoda (Rob) of Columbia City, Lisa Stimson of Marine, IL and Linda Melvin (Jim) of Columbia City; his stepdaughter Nicole Buse (Brad Taylor) of Chicago, IL; his pet Riley; his siblings, Sue Blackwood of Largo, Ronda Trapp (Max) of Logansport, Howard Berkshire of Logansport, Jay Bill Berkshire (Sharon) of Kokomo and John "Dick" Berkshire (Vada) of Royal Center; and his sister-in-law Shirley Berkshire of Logansport. He is also survived by 16 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild.

Preferred memorials are to the Whitley County Community Foundation for the Korean War Veterans Fund.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Smith & Sons Funeral Homes Inc



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