Donald E. Owen

Donald (Don) E. Owen was born in Terre Haute, Indiana to Wesley and Vera Owen on July 8, 1924. Don passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Ball Memorial Hospital on December 3rd, 2021.

His family moved to Muncie in 1935, and he graduated from Muncie Central in 1942. At 17 years old he started working at Durham Manufacturing, was drafted into the Army at the age of 18 and served from 1943-1946 during WWII (1 1/2 years of that time spent in Europe). After he returned from the war he married Charis E. (Bryan) Owen, who proceeded him in death.

During the time he was employed at Durham Manufacturing he met Louise Wood Fullhart, a widow with four small children. They married in Albany in 1951, the beginning of a wonderful journey in life.

Don continued his career at Borg Warner Manufacturing in Muncie where he retired after 30 years in 1962. He was a member of Albany Methodist Church and a member of more than 50 years at High Street Methodist Church. He was also a member of Muncie Masonic Lodge #433 and the Scottish Rite of Indianapolis, serving both for more than 50 years.

Don and Louise had 65 wonderful years together until her death in 2016. They enjoyed traveling with family and friends to Colorado, Florida, Texas, and Mexico, just to name a few. They especially enjoyed going on cruises. Don and Louise’s home was always open to friends and family. Their hospitality was amazing, and you would certainly be offered a cold glass of sweet tea, a warm cookie, or a piece of homemade candy.

He is survived by daughter Donna (Greg) Cline, N.Ft Myers, Florida, step children Dr. Ted (Connie) Fullhart, Yorktown, IN, Patricia (Dennis) Knott, N. Ft. Myers, Florida, Suzi Dye, N. Ft. Myers, Florida, daughter-in-law Joyce Fullhart, Muncie, IN, 12 grandchildren, 2 step grandchildren, many great grandchildren, and several great, great, grandchildren.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Vera Owen, his son-in-law Joseph Dye, daughter-in-law Rose Marie Fullhart, sisters, Imogene Dickerson and Alma Holland, brothers-in-law Bruce Dickerson and Ernest Holland, nephew Bruce Holland and step son Nick Fullhart.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to High Street United Methodist Church, 219 S. High Street, or Masonic Lodge #433, 520 E Main St, Muncie, IN 47305.

A private service will be held at Elm Ridge Funeral Home for family. A celebration of life will be held in the summer of 2022.