Baird-Freeman Funeral Home

221 North Meridian Street

Portland, Indiana 47371

260-726-7171

Donald Eugene Elder, age 90, of Plymouth, Indiana passed away on Wednesday February 1, 2023 in Signature Healthcare in Bremen, Indiana.  He was born in Winchester, Indiana on December 2, 1932 the son of John and Helen (Johnson) Elder.  He was married August 16, 1953  to Virginia I. Smiley and she passed away on May 9, 2013.  Don was a school teacher and retired in 1992 as principal of Monroe Central High School in Randolph County.  Don graduated from Union City High School and received his Bachelor, Masters and Administrative degrees from Ball State University.  He was a member of Theta Chi Fraternity, attended Church of Christ church in Decatur and Portland and Oswego Calvary Baptist Church.  He was an avid golfer, loved spending time on the lake and enjoyed attending his grandkids sporting events.

Surviving are two sons John Elder (wife Pamela) of Porter, Texas and Kurt Elder of Plymouth, Indiana, one daughter Kelli Hacha  (husband Terry) of Plymouth, Indiana, Eight grandchildren, Eleven great grandchildren and one great great grandson.  He was preceded in death by a grandson John Ross Elder.

Funeral services will be Monday February 6, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Baird-Freeman Funeral Home in Portland with Pastor Gil Alicea presiding.  Burial will follow in the Salamonia Cemetery.  Visitation will be Monday from 12:00 – 2:00 PM.  Memorials can be made to the Alzheimers Foundation.

Online condolences at www.bairdfreeman.com