Donald "Don" Roger Higgins

He graduated from Bluffton High School in 1956. He served in the United States Army from 1956-1958 reaching the rank of Private First Class and married Judith Ann Deming on September 6, 1958.

Don received an Associate’s Degree in Accounting from International Business College and his career was primarily as Controller for Omnisource in Fort Wayne.

He was baptized at First Baptist Church in Bluffton, Indiana in 1959 and a member of the First Baptist Church of Fort Wayne and a 20-year member of The Chapel in Fort Wayne.

He is survived by his sons, Dr. Chad E. (Susanne) Higgins and Pastor Christopher J. (Lori) Higgins; grandchildren, Jessica (Joe) Vogelgesang, Nathan (Karlie) Higgins, Emma (Robby) Westerberg, Daniel (Marisa) Higgins, Andrew Higgins and Rebecca Higgins; great-grandchildren, Eleanor Jane, Abigail Jo and Jude Ryder Higgins; brother, Jerry (Linda) Higgins; sister-in-law, Linda Deming; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Bill and Joye Gardenour and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold and Garnet Higgins; brothers-in-law, Jim and John Deming and brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Larry and Jerilyn Sheets.

Don was a huge sports fan and especially enjoyed following the Purdue Boilermakers. He also really enjoyed playing golf with his family and friends before his health declined.

There was nothing more important than his family. He was always willing to listen to any family member as life’s challenges arose and give reassuring advice in a calm, loving way. Whenever anyone in the family visited, he always made sure to tell them to text him when they got home. He wanted to make sure they were safe at home. The family is so reassured that now Don is safe at home-forever.

Family requests memorial donations be made to The Chapel in Fort Wayne.