Elwood, Indiana - Donald R. "Don" Waltermire entered the gates of Heaven on Thursday, May 7, 2026 surrounded by the love of his family and the faith that guided his life.

Don was born on Feb. 10, 1938, in Scipio, Indiana, to Earl and Annabell (Clifford) Waltermire, the oldest of eight children. Don was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather whose life was rooted in hard work, deep faith, and unwavering love for his family. He married the love of his life, Linda Alexander, on Nov. 6, 1965, and together they shared over 60 wonderful years of marriage, building a life centered on faith, family, and commitment.

He is lovingly remembered by his wife, Linda Waltermire of Elwood; daughter, Mary Kay (Steven) Keith of Naperville, Illinois; three grandchildren who were truly the joy of his life, Mallory Harting, Elainna Harting, and Rich Keith; proud great-grandfather to Kadyn Harting, Aaralyn Harting, Kane Shepler, and Thorin Shepler; brother-in-law and lifelong friend, Fred Davis; sister-in-law, Mary Davis; sisters-in-law, Linda L. Waltermire, Marsha Waltermire, and Sharon Waltermire; as well as several nieces and nephews who will cherish his memory.

A funeral service honoring Don's life and faith will take place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Copher-Fesler-May Funeral Home in Elwood with Pastor Scott Blaylock of Life Church in Elwood officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Cemetery in Elwood where military honors will be conducted by the United States Army and the Elwood V.F.W.

Visitation for family and friends will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the service Tuesday at the funeral home.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Gideons or the Elwood Food Pantry through the funeral home.

Online condolences and stories may be shared with the Waltermire family at copherfeslermay.com.