Donald Raymond McElwee, 79, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2023, at Park West Plaza Retirement Community of Wichita. He was born May 26, 1944 in Parsons, Kansas, the son of Kenneth Charles and Marie Laverne (Schiedts) McElwee.
Donald was united in marriage to Connie Jo Ullum on April 18, 1968, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church in Haysville, Kansas, and to this union, one child was born, Raymond Lee McElwee on August 3, 1969.
Donald worked at Trailways as a ticket agent, then went to work at Coleman Heating & Air Conditioning where he worked in the boiler room and as security. He enjoyed bowling, watching golf, but most importantly spending time with his loving family, especially his grandkids.
He is preceded in death by: his parents; his brother-in-law, Montie Rex Ullum; his mother and father-in-law, Don Leroy Ullum and Dorothy Jean Daniel.
He is survived by: his loving wife of 55 years, Connie; his son, Raymond L. McElwee; his grandchildren, Arianna Dawn McElwee and Caleb Lee McElwee; his sister, Nancy J. Deemer; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Visitation will be 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM on Thursday, October 26, 2023; with the Funeral Service being held 10:00 AM on Friday, October 27, 2023, both at Resthaven Mortuary, 11800 W. US-54 Highway, Wichita, Kansas. Interment will follow at Resthaven Gardens of Memory, in the Garden of Gospels.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Donald's name may be designated to Parkinson's Foundation or to St. Margaret Mary Catholic Church of Wichita.
Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.ResthavenMortuary-Cemetery.com for the McElwee family.
