Donald A. Calhoun Jr.

Donald Calhoun, 74, of Carriage Hills, Plymouth, died Thursday, October 3rd at 2:41 p.m. in St. Vincent’s Hospital, Indianapolis, Ind. He was born July 28, 1928 near Richland Center , Ind. to Donald A. and Cora J. (Andrews) Calhoun. He was preceded in death by his parents, his mother-in-law, Glenn (Sanders) Zentz, one brother, Robert D. Calhoun, a sister-in-law, Lois J. (Deisch) Calhoun, and a brother-in-law, Raymond Blubaugh. On June 24, 1950 in Rochester , Ind. , Don married Marilyn Jean (Zentz) Calhoun who survives. Also surviving are three sons, Stephen D. (Deborah) Calhoun of Plymouth , Gary L. (Ginger) Calhoun of Argos and Brian J. Calhoun of Plymouth; two grandchildren, Brandon (Erin) Calhoun and Allison Calhoun, both of Plymouth; one sister, Wilma Jean Blubaugh of Plymouth; two brothers, Richard E. and Charles W. (Jennifer) Calhoun both of Argos; his father-in-law, Arthur Zentz of Plymouth; his sister-in-law Joann (Craig) Calhoun of Argos and numerous nieces and nephews. A long time resident of Argos , Don graduated from Argos High School in 1946 and from the International Business College in 1948. Also in 1948 he joined Gates Chevrolet in Argos , becoming a partner in 1957 and full owner in 1970 where he operated the business until 1982 when he moved the dealership to Plymouth , continuing there until his retirement in 1990. Don was a member of the Santa Anna United Methodist Church near Argos . Always active in his community, he was a former Scoutmaster of Troop 255 in Argos, and a former member of the Argos Lions Club, the Argos & Plymouth Chambers of Commerce, Argos Area Industrial Park Board, Plymouth Rotary Club, the Finance Board of the St. Joseph Regional Medical Center (Parkview Hospital) Plymouth and other civic organizations. His interests included the restoration and love of antique automobiles, having won numerous awards for his vehicles both locally and nationally. Don was a former long time member of Hoosier Old Wheels and Vintage Chevrolet Club of America . Friends may call at the Johnson-Danielson Funeral Home, 1100 N. Michigan St. Plymouth from 2 – 8 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 6th and from 10 – 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7th followed immediately by services conducted by Rev. Warren Walmer of Poplar Grove United Methodist Church and Pastor Henry V. Sprunger of the Santa Anna Church. Burial will follow in the New Oakhill Cemetery , Plymouth . In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association, the American Heart Association or the Tippecanoe Environmental Lake and Watershed Foundation.