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Donald A. Edwards, 87, Home, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at his residence.
He was born on May 30, 1935 in Dixonville to William and Leota (Knepper) Edwards.
Don was a 1953 graduate of Marion Center High School. He attended Cornerstone Worship Center. Donald had been employed by General Motors and also drove bus for Marion Center School District.
Don enjoyed flying his 172 and participating in care shows. He loved to camp with his family and traveled most of the states as well as Mexico. He enjoyed relaxing while listening to 50s pop, country, or hymns.
Surviving is his wife, Josephine (Leone) Edwards whom he wed October 28, 1953; two sons, David Edwards and Kenneth Edwards and wife, Susan; and grandchildren, Melissa, Ryan, Eric, Aaron, Mike, and Andrew.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; son, Thomas; daughter, Linda; and daughter-in-law, Franky Lyn.
Friends will be received on Wednesday from 1 to 1:30 p.m. A funeral service will immediately follow in the Lefdahl Chapel with Pastor Paul Price, officiating.
Private interment will take place in the Smicksburg Cemetery.
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