Donald R. Conn Obituary
We bid farewell to Donald R. Conn of South Bend, Indiana, born in Winamac, Indiana, whose journey of life gracefully concluded on November 2, 2024 at the age of 95. Donald touched countless lives with warmth and kindness, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever echo in hearts. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Donald R. Conn to pay them a last tribute.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Rufus Conn and Katherine Conn (Hoch); his wife Helen M. Petrilak; and his siblings, Olive Lebo, Helen Bitterling and Harry Conn.
He is survived by: his daughter Lori Zimmerman (William) of Granger; his stepdaughter Karen Surma (Kevin) of Ludlow, Vermont.; and his grandchildren, Evan Zimmerman of Edwardsburg, MI, Ethan Zimmerman (Pachia) of Austin, TX and Elyse Zimmerman of Niles, MI. He is also survived by nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Indiana American Legion Foundation in support of Hoosier Boys State and Indiana Legion scholarships.
