Obituary: Don Brindley

Don Brindley, 84, of Bushnell, Fla., passed away at 4:50 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 2011, at Lourdes Hospital.

Don was born in Sandusky, Ohio, on Oct. 12, 1927. He married JoAnne Buckingham on March 5, 1947, in Sandusky, Ohio. She preceded him in death on March 22, 2002.

Don proudly served his country during WWII and the Korean War in the U.S. Navy. He worked as an executive for Sandusky Butter and Egg Co. He was a member of the Elks, Erie Co. Conservation League in Ohio, NRA, Family Motor Coach Association and the Sangamon Valley Wood Carvers Association. He was also an AQHA judge and raised a number of champion quarter horses. Spending the winters in Florida, he made many great billiard-playing friends. He enjoyed camping, traveling, wood-carving, and fishing. He was an avid Ohio State football fan and photographer.

He was also preceded in death by his parents.

He is survived by his children, Jeri (husband Jerry) Brindley-Francis of Rochester, Ill.; Mike (wife Kathy) Brindley of Boardman, Ohio; Tim (wife Gwen) Brindley of Prescott, Ariz.; Scott (wife JJ) Brindley of Sandusky, Ohio; and Dan (wife Sue) Brindley of Castalia, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.

A memorial ceremony will take place at noon on Monday, Oct. 17, 2011, at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home with Celebrant Judy Woerner officiating.

Memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society, P.O. Box 512, Springfield, IL 62705, or St. John's Hospital Hospice Program, 800 E. Carpenter, Springfield, IL 62769.

Please visit butlerfuneralhomes.com to offer your condolences.

Information provided by survivors.


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