He was employed with Falcon Trucking and previously worked for Eaton Axle, Inland Container and GAF. He enjoyed spending time with his dad, especially their time on Saturdays, and his grandchildren. Don was a loving and devoted husband, dad, son, brother, grandpa, uncle and friend.
Don was preceded in death by his mother, Carolyn Lant; and father-in-law, Hilery Smith.
He is survived by his wife of 39 years, Karen (Smith) Lant; daughters, Christine (Jon) Walters and Debra (Brian) Lindenschmidt; grandchildren, Corey Walters, Emma and Kayla Lindenschmidt; dad, Donald Lant, Sr.; sisters, Donna (Jerry) Lutz and Kathy Sue Lant; brother, Darin (Tina) Lant; mother-in-law, Evelyn smith; brothers and sister-in-law; and many other close family members.
Services will be 1:00 PM Friday, December 23, 2011, at Alexander East Chapel, officiated by Fr. David Nunning, with entombment in St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery. Friends may visit Thursday from 2:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made in Don’s memory to a trust fund set up for his grandchildren at First Federal Savings Bank, PO Box 1111, Evansville, IN 47706.
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