Donald L. Wedel

Donald L. Wedel, 86 of Cumming, GA. passed peacefully into the arms of the Lord with his family by his side Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Don & his loving surviving spouse of 64 years, Karen were natives of Terre Haute, IN. before retiring in Fairfield Glade, TN. and most recently moving to Georgia to be closer to family.

Don was proceeded in death by his Mother, Mabel Wedel, Father Clifton Wedel and sister Patricia Brewer. He is survived by his daughter Jana Patterson (Mike) of Augusta, GA., son Brad Wedel (Cindy) of Cumming, GA., grandchildren Travis Wedel (Emily), Brent Wedel (Julia) and Meagan Hinner (Craig), all of Atlanta, GA. in addition to several nieces, nephews and grand nieces / nephews.

Don will be remembered as a true family man. He was retired from First Financial Corp. where he was Sr. Vice President and prior to that retired from Terre Haute Gas Company where he was Secretary / Treasurer of the company. Don served in the US Air Force Reserves before subsequently enlisting in the United States Marine Corp. He served in Korea before returning and settling in Terre Haute to start his family. Don was a member of the Masonic Lodge Terre Haute whereas a Freemason he was honored with his 50 year pin and Scottish Rite Valley of Terre Haute. He was also a member of the Zorah Shrine of Terre Haute. He was a graduate of Valley High School, later attending Indiana State before enlisting for military service.

A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, July 5^th at Ingram Funeral Home in Cumming, GA, to be later followed by an Honors Ceremony at Georgia National Cemetery, Canton, GA. where he will be interred.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Shriners Hospital for Children where you can go online and donate in Don’s memory.

Ingram Funeral Home & Crematory, 210 Ingram Ave, Cumming, GA 30040 is in charge of arrangements.  Condolences may be made at www.ingramfuneralhome.com.