Don Brindley

Don Brindley, 84, of Bushnell, FL, passed away at 4:50 p.m. on Thursday, October 13, 2011 at Lourdes Hospital. Don was born in Sandusky, OH on October 12, 1927. He married JoAnne Buckingham on March 5, 1947 in Sandusky, OH. She preceded him in death on March 22, 2002. Don proudly served his country during WWII and the Korean War in the U.S. Navy. He worked as an executive for Sandusky Butter and Egg. He was a member of the Elks, Erie Co. Conservation League in OH, NRA, Family Motor Coach Association and the Sangamon Valley Wood Carvers Association. He was also an AQHA Judge and raised a number of Champion Quarter horses. Spending the winters in FL, he made many great billiard playing friends. He enjoyed camping, traveling, wood carving, and fishing. He was an avid Ohio State football fan and photographer. He was also preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his children, Jeri (husband, Jerry) Brindley-Francis of Rochester, IL, Mike (wife, Kathy) Brindley of Boardman, OH, Tim (wife, Gwen) Brindley of Prescott, AZ, Scott (wife, JJ) Brindley of Sandusky, OH and Dan (wife, Sue) Brindley of Castalia, OH; thirteen grandchildren; and fifteen great-grandchildren. Memorial Ceremony: 12:00 p.m. on Monday, October 17, 2011 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home with Celebrant Judy Woerner officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to: Humane Society, P.O. Box 512, Springfield, IL 62705 or St. John's Hospital Hospice Program, 800 E. Carpenter, Springfield, IL 62769.