Donald Loring “Don” Campbell, 79, of rural Wabash, Indiana, passed into eternity at 7:50 pm, Sunday, January 15, 2023, at his home. He was born on July 3, 1943, in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Norval Loring and Alyce (Miller) Campbell.
A dedicated ROTC member, in 1961 Don graduated from North Central High School in Indianapolis, and immediately joined the US Army. Following his tour, he married his high school sweetheart, Mary Beth Lambert. Together they had three amazing children. Widowed with three young children, Don later married his current wife Beverly, and assumed the role of best dad in the world to her three children, as well. Don was a Vietnam Veteran, and was extremely proud of his service to our country. He was a member of the American Legion. Don attended IUPUI and became an engineer. He could literally fix anything. Don never knew a stranger, and made everyone feel welcome and at ease in his presence. He was always willing to help anyone, in any way, and believed not only in second chances, but however many it took. After the Lord, and his family, Don’s greatest love was his music. He joined a blue grass jam session several years ago, and attempted to teach the banjo to anyone willing to learn. Family was always encouraged to explore their love for music. Active in the Richvalley Lions Club, Don worked diligently to make sure all went well at the tenderloin fry held twice a year. Don was an elder and worship leader at the Lagro Community Church. He was especially fond of encouraging the youth in the church and always looked for ways to support the children’s Sunday School. He formerly worked at Wavetek in Indianapolis, Square D in Oshkosh, Wisconsin, and MartinYale in Wabash. After leaving Martin Yale, he managed several rental properties.
He is survived by his wife, Beverly Campbell of rural Wabash; six children, Donald T. Campbell and Adam C. (Stephanie) Campbell, both of Indianapolis, Susan R. (Christopher) Love of Warsaw, John H. Whittenberger II of Wabash, Christine A. (Michael) Siefer of Bremen, and Kathleen E. (Deon) Parish of LaFontaine; 22 wonderful grandchildren; seven beautiful great grandchildren; sister, Sandra L. (Bob) Hulsman of Las Vegas; brother-in-law, James W. Watson of Houston; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews across the US. He was preceded in death by his parents, first wife Mary Beth Campbell, and recently his younger brother, Dennis L. Campbell of Chandler, Arizona.
We all share our gratitude and enormous thanks tot he Parkview Hospice Program, where simply everyone who attended Don in any way, did so with love and respect. We don’t grieve his death, we grieve our loss. He is with the Lord.
In lieu of flowers, if Don touched your life in some way, reach out and help someone in need.
A celebration of Don’s life will be held at the Lagro Community Church, East Main Street in Lagro, at 2pm Sunday, January 22, 2023. Arrangements by Grandstaff-Hentgen Funeral Service, Wabash.
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