Donaldson Vaughn Lawhead Obituary
The family announces the passing of Donaldson Vaughn Lawhead (Austin, Minnesota) on October 11, 2026. Donaldson, born on November 5, 1942, was part of many shared moments and relationships throughout life. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Donaldson Vaughn Lawhead to show support.
He was predeceased by: his father Leon Katherine; his son Michael Blair Lawhead; his mother Mary Katherine Lawhead; his parents-in-law, John and Beula Jean Cook; and his sister Marilyn Adams.
He is survived by: his great grandchildren, Toria Pederson, Ella Pederson, Kaia Bickford, Westly Bickford and James Pederson; his wife Tammy; his children, Tawnda Bickford (Paul) and Brandon Lawhead (Jennifer); his grandchildren, Alex Bickford (Amanda), Tristanna Pederson (Zach), Brockdon Lawhead, Tammara Lawhead and William Lawhead; and his brother Larry Lawhead of Indianapolis, Indiana..
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the St. Olaf Lutheran Church (306 2nd St NW, Austin, MN 55912). A funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 15th 2026 at 2:00 PM at the same location. A burial will be held on Monday, October 19th 2026 at the Cicero Cemetery (5 Morse Ct, Cicero, IN 46034).
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be sent to the Lewy Body Dementia Association (https://lbda.org) or the Austin High School Music Program.
