Donald E. Cartwright, 78, of Angola, Indiana, died on Saturday, July 1, 2023, at Orchard Pointe Health Campus in Kendallville, Indiana.
Donald was born on March 16, 1945, in Fort Wayne, Indiana to George and Pauline (Lahrman) Cartwright.
He was proud to serve his country in the United States Navy.
Donald retired from International Harvester in Springfield, Ohio.
He was a member of the Angola Hillcrest Bible Church and a life member of the George Anspaugh Post 7205 VFW in Angola, Indiana.
Surviving are his wife, Beth Cartwright of Angola, Indiana; sons, Jamie Cartwright of Georgia, Jody (Angel) Cartwright of Hamilton, Indiana and Christopher (Jessica) Cartwright of Angola, Indiana; daughter, Amanda (Spencer) Atkins of Fort Wayne, Indiana; 14 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Gloria Parr and brother, Thomas Cartwright.
Memorial Services will be at 11:00 AM, Friday, July 7, 2023, at Weicht Funeral Home, Angola, Indiana with Pastor Les Mitchell officiating.
Military honors by the Angola American Legion Post 31 and the United State Honor Guard will immediately follow the services at the funeral home.
Memorial Donations may be made to the Angola Hillcrest Bible Church.