Donald Leo Ginder, 83, of Westfield, IN, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2018, at St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana. He was born on August 26, 1934, to the late Alphon and Emma Ginder, in German Township, Richland County, Illinois.

Donald was a member of St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church. Throughout his life he participated in daily mass, men’s club, bible study, and various youth programs. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus (4th degree), Jaycees, and multiple chambers of commerce.

Donald’s hobbies included raising beagles and ponies, gardening, hunting, camping, tennis, cooking, biking, and all outdoor and family activities. 

Donald had a long rewarding career including leadership roles in city government, Runyon Oil, AMF sporting goods, and Delta Faucet Company. The highlight of his career was coaching and mentoring business leaders in positive reinforcement.

Donald was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Joann C. Ginder. He is survived by daughter, Trudy Ginder; sons, Greg (Kathy) Ginder, Galen (Terri) Ginder, and Barry (Kelly) Ginder; grandsons, Daniel Rogers, Michael Barton, Curt Ginder, Mitch Ginder, and Brock Ginder; granddaughters, Kaitlin Ginder, Kelly Barton, Amy Price, Erica Price, Whitney Ginder, and Dani Ginder; and three great-grandchildren. 

Mass of Christian Burial at St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church in Westfield.  Burial at Our Lady of Peace Cemetery in Indianapolis.

Olney Daily Mail (IL) obituary & photo - Wednesday, March 28, 2018