Donald Gene Linn, 85, of Rolling Prairie, passed away on Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Hamilton Grove Assisted Living in New Carlisle.
Donald was born in Michigan City, IN, on April 2, 1931 to Joshua E. and Gladys (Carter) Linn.
On December 13, 1969 in Rolling Prairie, IN, he married Margie Stone who preceded him in death on August 21, 2011. Surviving are his beloved children, Gwen Anderson of Westville IN., Margie ( Kenny) Breaux of Three Oaks, MI and Dea McNew Linn (Michael McNew) of Bradenton, FL. Karen (Pete) Rood of Rolling Prairie, Linda (Larry) Johnson of Scottsdale AZ; 21 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Joshua Edward and Gladys Grace Linn; wife Margie Linn and brother Dale Edward Linn.
Donald graduated from Elston High School in Michigan City and Proudly served his country in the Korean War and was a retired Operating Engineer for Woodruff and Sons in Michigan City, IN. and in Bradenton, FL.
He was a member of Operating Engineers Local # 150 and retired in 1996.
Donald enjoyed woodworking, gardening, traveling, donating to many organizations. He built the Rolling Prairie VFW# 9423 and was a lifetime member of AMVETS, Scottish Rite, American Legion, Mason Masonic Lodge # 291, Rolling Prairie Conservation Club, National Arbor Day Foundation, supporter of the Special Olympics, and of Nowhere bar and grill
A cremation committal has taken place with Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center, La Porte.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at Rolling Prairie Cemetery at 2 PM Central Standard time on Friday, July 15, 2016.
Memorial contributions may be directed to Shriners Hospital for Children, Orak Shrine Temple 3848 N. Frontage Rd. Michigan City, IN. 46360
Condolences for the family may be shared online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.