He graduated from to the University of Cincinnati and worked as a mechanical engineer. He was on the Aboite Township Fire Department as a Volunteer Firefighter, where he was a charter member since 1982. Over the years for the fire department he held various titles including Chief, Assistant Chief, Captain and most recently Safety Officer. He was a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church.
Along with his mother, Don is survived by his siblings, Sue (Bob) Cepluch, Tom (Cindy) Caudill, and Jack (Vicky) Caudill; and a host of nieces and nephews. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sally.
Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, November 15, 2019 at 2:00 pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (10700 Aboite Center Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804) with visitation one hour prior. Visitation will also be Thursday, November 14, 2019 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at D.O. McComb and Sons Funeral Home Covington Knolls (8325 Covington Road, Fort Wayne, IN 46804).
Memorial contributions may be made to Aboite Township Fire Department.
