Donald Lowell Chestnut

Donald Lowell Chestnut, 85, of Switz City, formerly of Greencastle, IN, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019. He was born October 10, 1933 in Elmore Township, Daviess County, IN, the son of William Herschel and Ruby Eleanor (Reynolds) Chestnut. Don was a retired Property Management Supervisor for the Indiana State Capitol Buildings and grounds, including the Governor’s residence and the War Memorial. He was awarded the “Sagamores of the Wabash” by Governor Otis Bowen and was given two awards by Governor Evan Bayh for his service and dedication to the people of Indiana. After retirement he enjoyed taking care of his mini farm located in Putnam County, spending time with family and mowing lawns. He also enjoyed taking back road trips around the state. He was a member of the Shiloh Church of God in Daviess County, Odon Masonic Lodge 303, and Indianapolis Scottish Rite. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Donald E. Chestnut and three brothers, Elmer D., Harold Ray, and Jack Chestnut. He is survived and remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather to his wife, Wilma, just celebrating 50 years of marriage together; a son, Steven Chestnut; granddaughter, Jennifer (Paul) Blagg; two great grandsons, Kaedon and Kody Blagg; two step-sons, Scott (DeAnn) Salee and Jeff (Sherry) Salee and their children; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at the Hopkins-Rector Funeral Home, Greencastle, IN. Interment will follow at the Little Walnut Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM on Wednesday until time of service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Don to the Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, KS 66675.