Donald Eugene Fitzwater, 90, passed away November 23, 2018. He was born May 4, 1928 to the late Ottis Teasley and Paula Nora (Leigeber) Fitzwater.
Don was a graduate of Thomas Carr Howe High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army where he was chosen to be a member of the Honor Guard. Don attended Purdue University and graduated from Bradley University with a degree in Horology. He married Jeanine Carol Rairdon, and was employed with Rost Jewelers for 11 years, and then with Esterline-Angus for 27 years as a Mechanical Horologist.
Don received the distinct rank of Eagle Scout with BSA Troop #3, Irvington, where his son David was also a Boy Scout and was always willing to assist Leaders with expeditions and transportation. He was in Indian Princesses with his daughter, Leisa; and Indian Guides with his son, David. Don was a longtime member of Burge Terrace Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Jeanine Fitzwater; daughter, Leisa Campbell (Joey); son, David Fitzwater (Chris); and grandchildren, Daric, Cassie, Daniel and Cara Fitzwater, and Sean and Lora Campbell.
A brother, Richard Fitzwater, preceded him in death.
He will be laid to rest at Washington Park East Cemetery.
Don was a graduate of Thomas Carr Howe High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army where he was chosen to be a member of the Honor Guard. Don attended Purdue University and graduated from Bradley University with a degree in Horology. He married Jeanine Carol Rairdon, and was employed with Rost Jewelers for 11 years, and then with Esterline-Angus for 27 years as a Mechanical Horologist.
Don received the distinct rank of Eagle Scout with BSA Troop #3, Irvington, where his son David was also a Boy Scout and was always willing to assist Leaders with expeditions and transportation. He was in Indian Princesses with his daughter, Leisa; and Indian Guides with his son, David. Don was a longtime member of Burge Terrace Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Jeanine Fitzwater; daughter, Leisa Campbell (Joey); son, David Fitzwater (Chris); and grandchildren, Daric, Cassie, Daniel and Cara Fitzwater, and Sean and Lora Campbell.
A brother, Richard Fitzwater, preceded him in death.
He will be laid to rest at Washington Park East Cemetery.
Donald Eugene Fitzwater, 90, passed away November 23, 2018. He was born May 4, 1928 to the late Ottis Teasley and Paula Nora (Leigeber) Fitzwater.
Don was a graduate of Thomas Carr Howe High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army where he was chosen to be a member of the Honor Guard. Don attended Purdue University and graduated from Bradley University with a degree in Horology. He married Jeanine Carol Rairdon, and was employed with Rost Jewelers for 11 years, and then with Esterline-Angus for 27 years as a Mechanical Horologist.
Don received the distinct rank of Eagle Scout with BSA Troop #3, Irvington, where his son David was also a Boy Scout and was always willing to assist Leaders with expeditions and transportation. He was in Indian Princesses with his daughter, Leisa; and Indian Guides with his son, David. Don was a longtime member of Burge Terrace Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Jeanine Fitzwater; daughter, Leisa Campbell (Joey); son, David Fitzwater (Chris); and grandchildren, Daric, Cassie, Daniel and Cara Fitzwater, and Sean and Lora Campbell.
A brother, Richard Fitzwater, preceded him in death.
He will be laid to rest at Washington Park East Cemetery.
Don was a graduate of Thomas Carr Howe High School. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army where he was chosen to be a member of the Honor Guard. Don attended Purdue University and graduated from Bradley University with a degree in Horology. He married Jeanine Carol Rairdon, and was employed with Rost Jewelers for 11 years, and then with Esterline-Angus for 27 years as a Mechanical Horologist.
Don received the distinct rank of Eagle Scout with BSA Troop #3, Irvington, where his son David was also a Boy Scout and was always willing to assist Leaders with expeditions and transportation. He was in Indian Princesses with his daughter, Leisa; and Indian Guides with his son, David. Don was a longtime member of Burge Terrace Baptist Church.
Visitation will be Thursday, November 29, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 p.m. at Shirley Brothers Washington Memorial Chapel, 9606 E. Washington St.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Jeanine Fitzwater; daughter, Leisa Campbell (Joey); son, David Fitzwater (Chris); and grandchildren, Daric, Cassie, Daniel and Cara Fitzwater, and Sean and Lora Campbell.
A brother, Richard Fitzwater, preceded him in death.
He will be laid to rest at Washington Park East Cemetery.
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