Obituaries

June 20, 1937 to December 2, 2022

MEDARYVILLE - Donald Dean Van Meter, 85, of Monon, passed away peacefully Friday, Dec. 2, at home following a brief illness.

He was born June 20, 1937 on a small farm east of Francesville, to Marion E. and Anna M. [Fields] Van Meter. In 1955, following his graduation from Roosevelt High School in Monticello, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. In 1959, he married Helen Wilson, and they had two daughters. In 1992, he married Karen Pixey and gained three step-children.

Donald Van Meter

He is survived by:
Karen J. [Comer] Pixey Van Meter, Monon, Wife
Denise E. (Cliff) Walker, Liberty Hill, TX, Daughter
Deborah A. (David) Nixon, Bloomington, Daughter
Daniel P. (Brandy) Pixey, Eagle River, AL, Son
Barbara E. (Tate) Krigbaum, Paris, MO, Daughter
Emily Walker, Granddaughter
Eric Walker, Grandson
Alexandria (Surjit) Dawar, Granddaughter
Jenna Pixey, Granddaughter
Kale Pixey, Grandson
Phillip Barkho, Grandson
Joseph Barkho, Grandson
Coraline Barkho, Great-Granddaughter
Several Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by:
Marion E. Van Meter, Father
Anna M. [Fields] Van Meter Begley, Mother
A.D. Begley, Step-Father
Phillip M. Pixey, Son

Mr. Van Meter served his country for 20 years, retiring in 1975 as a chief data processing technician. After retiring from the Navy, he worked as a clerk at the Lafayette Post Office for 22 years. While working at the post office, he met Karen Pixey. He was a longtime member of the Medaryville Christian Church where he served as a deacon. He was an avid golfer and especially enjoyed playing at Myrtle Beach, SC and Biloxi, MS. He was honored to receive a Quilt of Valor several years ago.

Visitation will be from 9 to 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 9, at the Medaryville Christian Church. The funeral service will follow at 11 a.m. (Friday), at the church with Pastor Tony Schabel officiating. Burial will be at White Post Cemetery in Medaryville. The American Legion will conduct military graveside services.

Memorial donations may be made to the Medaryville Christian Church.

Online condolences may be offered at www.frainmortuary.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Frain Mortuary Querry-Ulbricht Chapel in Medaryville.