Donald Eugene Stoddard
May 11, 1948 — November 20, 2014
Donald Eugene Stoddard, age 66, of Van Wert died at 7:00 PM Thursday, November 20, 2014 at Vancrest Healthcare Center. He was born May 11, 1948 in Black River Falls, Wisconsin to William & Anna (Williams) Stoddard who both preceded him in death. He married Linda Louise Sandel and she survives in Van Wert.
He is survived by 2 sisters: Marjorie (Bill) Duxbury of Black River Falls, WI and Wanda (Keith) Lause of Columbus Grove, OH. a brother, William Joseph Stoddard of Black River Falls, WI., 2 nieces, Brandie Jo Rayer and Sarah Mae Lause, a brother-in-law, Dennis Eugene Sandel of Fort Wayne and his children, Ashley Lorrine Sandel and Paul Matthew Brian Sandel.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Katherine Stoddard.
He had worked at Decatur Industries in Decatur, IN and worked for many years in the Thomas Edison workshop. He bowled and played many other sports with the Thomas Edison Special Olympics team.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Monday, November 24, 2014 at Brickner Funeral Home. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 10:00 AM until time of service on Monday. Burial will follow in Woodland Cemetery in Van Wert.
Preferred Memorials to: Thomas Edison School and American Cancer Association