Donald William Reese, Jr.

Donald William Reese, Jr., 63 years old, of Elkhart, Indiana passed away the evening of Friday, November 15, 2024. He was born on May 18, 1961 in Altoona, Pennsylvania to the late Donald Sr. and Jane (Hardball) Reese.

Donald is survived by his loving wife, Tina Reese; sons Donald William (Victor) Reese III, Justin (McKenna) VanDyke, Joseph (Bobbi) Reese, Anthony (Melanie) Reese, Joseph Charles Perry II, and Jakob Charles (Malina) Perry; daughters Christy (Brian) O’Connor and Dominique (Matt) Perry; brothers Dennis Reese, Dominic Reese, and David Reese; and 22 wonderful grandchildren.

Donald moved to Elkhart in his youth and went on to work for many years as a truck driver. When he wasn’t working, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Above all, he loved spending time with his many grandkids.

Donald was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend, and he will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

No services are scheduled at this time. Hartzler Gutermuth Inman Funeral Home is assisting the family with cremation.

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