Donald R. "Don" Mikesell, Sr. Obituary (1939

Mr. Donald R. Mikesell, Sr., age 84, of Madison, Indiana entered this life on February 21, 1939 in Commiskey, Indiana. He was the loving son of the late Prentice Roosevelt and Hazel Lee Covington Mikesell. He was inducted into the United States Navy on October 28, 1960 during the Vietnam War. Don rose to the rate of Machinist Mate First Class and was honorably discharged on November 1, 1965 receiving the Good Conduct Medal. He was united in marriage to Rosilda "Rose" Bourassa on September 26, 1959 in Fall River, Massachusetts. This happy union of nearly 58 years was blessed with five sons, Donald, Jr., Roland, Lawrence, Marc, Glenn and two daughters, Theresa and Debra Ann. He was a self employed logger for twenty five years and retired. He was a member of the Prince of Peace Catholic Church, the Madison Knights of Columbus, and the Madison Disabled American Veterans. He enjoyed working in his flowers and spending time with his family. Don died on Wednesday, February 22, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. at the Heritage House of Greensburg in Greensburg, Indiana. Please Click Here to View the Video Tribute Please Click Here to View the Funeral Service Recording A LOVING FAMILY Don will be missed by his loving sons, Donald R. Mikesell, Jr. and his wife Joan of Madison, Indiana, Roland Mikesell of Madison, Indiana, Lawrence Mikesell and his wife Kelly of Madison, Indiana, Marc Mikesell and his wife Tiffany of Madison, Indiana, Glenn Mikesell of Commiskey, Indiana; his daughter, Theresea Jines and her husband Michael of Commiskey, Indiana; his son in law, Tony Sowers of Madison, Indiana; his grandchildren, Michael, Donald, Jamie, Savannah, Harlan, Heather, Justin, Timothy, Lawrence, Jr., Austin, Casey, Ryan, Sydney, Marc, Jr., Breanna, Rosalyn, Joseph and Jordan; his great grandchildren, Kaelan, Ryan, Ethan, Uriah, Garbrielle, Isabella, Brittany, Donovan, Danny, Jr., Stacie, Tyler, Karma, Channing, Waylon, Bryer, Kaisleigh, Hudson, Braydon, Bryson, Braxton, and Benny; numerous great great grandchildren; his brother, Gerald "Buddy" Mikesell and his wife, Clara of Commiskey, Indiana; his sister, Lillie Wingham of Madison, Indiana; several nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his father, Prentice Roosevelt Mikesell, died April 27, 1991, his mother, Hazel Lee Covington Mikesell, died March 14, 2002, his beloved wife of nearly 58 years, Rosilda "Rose" M. Bourassa Mikesell, died July 18, 2017; his daughter, Derba Ann Mikesell Sowers, died November 15, 2022, his granddaughter, Megan Mikesell, his sisters, Lora Gayle, died April 15, 2020 and Joy Cable, died January 14, 2013. MASS OF CHRISTIAN BURIALFuneral Mass will be conducted Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at 11:00 a.m., by Father Christopher A. Craig at the Prince of Peace Catholic Church, 413 East Second Street in downtown Madison, Indiana. Interment will follow in the Indiana Veterans Memorial Cemetery,1415 North Gate Road in Madison, Indiana. VISITATION Friends may visit Tuesday from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. and from 9:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. THE ROSARYThe Rosary will be prayed Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centre, 325 Demaree Drive in Madison, Indiana. MILITARY HONORSMilitary honors will be provided by the Major Samuel Woodfill Post No. 9 of the American Legion. MEMORIAL EXPRESSIONS Memorial contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans. Cards are available at the Morgan & Nay Funeral Centres of Madison and Hanover. Online condolences, remembrances and memorials can be left at www.morgan-nay.com Place An Online Memorial To send a flower arrangement in memory of Donald R. "Don" Mikesell, Sr., please click here to visit our sympathy store.