Donald E. DeWitt, 85, passed away on Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Indiana University Health Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, Indiana. He was born on March 22, 1940, in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, to the late Clarence and Mary DeWitt.

Donald graduated from Muncie Central High School and married the love of his life, Shirley, in 1958. He worked as a metallurgist and was also a devoted farmer. Donald had a passion for classic cars—especially his 1964 Comet—and enjoyed fishing, bingo, and playing cards. Above all, he cherished spending time with his family and friends.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Shirley; sons, Don (Lisa) DeWitt, Robert (Brenda) DeWitt, Dan (Teresa) DeWitt, Scott (Becky) DeWitt, and Brian (Laura) DeWitt; ten grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; his brother, James DeWitt; and sisters, Sue Rinker, Betty Neudecker, and Ruth Ann Locke.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Garden View Funeral Home, 10501 N State Road 3, Muncie, Indiana. A funeral service will take place on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home, with burial to follow at Gardens of Memory Cemetery in Muncie.

Memorial contributions may be made in Donald's name to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be shared at https://www.gardenofmemory-muncie.com.