Donald Smead, 76, of Elkhart, passed away on Wednesday November 8, 2023.  He was born on May 3, 1947 in Elkhart to Francis and Aletha "Erma" (Martin) Smead.

Don is survived by his wife, Patricia; two daughters, Connie Smead and Dawn (Mike) Kissel; three step-daughters: Crystal Juhasz, Shawn (Cliff) Conley and Melissa (Cody) Leda; seven grandchildren: Brittany, Beth, Robbie Kaylee, Ashley, Michael and Allison; eight great-grandchildren: Jordan, Jaydan, Maliha, Kayara, Adalyn, Bentley, Jace and Jaxon; a step-brother, Michael (LaDawna) Roberts; and more nieces and nephews than he could count, as well as so many beloved cousins.

He was preceded in death by his father, Francis Smead; his mother and step-father, Aletha "Erma" and Fred Roberts; two brothers, Michael S. and James E. Smead; and a sister, Sylvia C. Alg.

He was a former member of the Jaycees and the Moose, played church softball, was on church bowling leagues, volunteered at Lifeline, coached, refereed basketball and umpired softball.  He loved golf, the Chicago Bears, Indiana basketball and the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.

He had many jobs over the years.  He has been a bank loan officer, a salesman, a restaurant manager, forklift operator, golf course attendant, secure storage manager and a driver for the Amish.  Most recently, he enjoyed driving for Kauffman Cabinetry.

Friends may visit with the family to commemorate his life on Tuesday November 21, 2023 from 10-11 AM at Chapel Hill Funeral Home 10776 McKinley Hwy., Osceola, IN 46561.  A Funeral Service in his honor will begin at 11 AM at the funeral home.  Burial will follow at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens.

Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Cancer Society or Lifeline.