Donald H. Schlemmer, 81, of Wolcottville, Indiana, died Friday, October 21, 2022, at his residence.

He was born March 3, 1941, in Monroeville to Arthur and Gertrude (Grotrian) Schlemmer.

On June 3, 1961, at St. John Flatrock Church in Monroeville he married Sue Ann Brueck.

Mr. Schlemmer was a farmer and retired from Navistar in Fort Wayne and Springfield, Ohio after 30 years with the company.

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church near Corunna.

Donald loved to garden, fish, and dabble in woodworking.

Surviving are his wife, Sue Ann Schlemmer of Wolcottville; two daughters, Tina (Pete) Thompson of Spencerville, and Tama Ruschmann of Aurora, Illinois; a son, Troy (Sheri) Schlemmer of Decatur; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Norman (Carla) Schlemmer of Fort Wayne and Dale (Donna) Schlemmer of Gladstone, Michigan.

He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Phyllis Nartker.

Memorial services will be Saturday, October 29, 2022 at 11 a.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 0389 County Road 12, Corunna, with Pastor Brian Stark officiating.

Burial will be in Zion Lutheran Cemetery at a later date.

Visitation will be one hour prior to the funeral services on Saturday at the church.

Preferred memorials are to Zion Lutheran Church.

Young Family Funeral Home, Wolcottville Chapel, State Road 9 North, Wolcottville is assisting the family with arrangements.

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