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Donald Sales Obituary
Donald S. Sales, age 84, of Crown Point, IN, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017. Don is survived by his wife: Barbara (nee Tayler), married for the last 25 years of a 43 year friendship; children: Robin (Calvin) Guess, Shelly (Scott) Buttrum, and Steven (Tami) Tayler; grandchildren: Samantha, Tristan, Joshua, Nicole, Jamie, Daniel, Carey, Brandon, and Bryce; 17 great grandchildren; brother, Clifford (Janet) Sales; sister, Myrna Hart; brothers-in-law: Charles Tayler, Thomas (Linda) Tayler, and Robert (Nancy) Kahn; sister-in law, Phyllis Kahn. He is preceded in death by his first wife, Betty Lou Kahn-Sales; great-grandchildren: Alex and Christopher; brothers: James and Dennis Sales. Don was a member of 1st Presbyterian Church of Crown Point. He was a graduate of Westville High School and a Journeyman with Sheet Metal Workers Local #20 for over 62 years. Don proudly served in the US Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Crown Point American Legion Post #20 for 62 years, serving 5 years as Post Commander and Past District Commander in 2008. Don was also a member of ANAVICUS, Voiture Locale #470, Michigan City Elks #432, and Michigan City Moose Lodge #980. Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre, 606 E. 113th Ave., Crown Point, IN 46307 from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, with an American Legion Service at 2:00 PM. Funeral Services will be held on Monday, April 3, 2017 at 11:00 AM at Geisen Funeral, Cremation & Reception Centre in Crown Point, IN with Rev. Dr. Jane Lynn Young officiating. Interment will follow at City of Crown Point Historic Maplewood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be given in Don's name to Indiana Veterans Home-Recreation Fund, 1st Presbyterian Church of Crown Point, or charity of choice. For information, to view directions and/or sign guestbook: 219-663-2500 GeisenFuneralHome.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Sales
Lucille Dickerson
March 23, 2024
I can't believe it has been 7 years of your passing. I will say this you were a true American Legion member who cared. God Bless you Donald.
Myrna Sales Hart
March 26, 2020
Dear brother Donald, how I miss you, it is hard to believe 3 years have already passed. At least you are with the other brother's now and with "mom".You and the other's are at rest now and your pains are no more. Even though you have all left me You all are still in my heart. I may not think of you all everyday but I do know you all are there, waiting for me and I am waiting to be with my Don and then we will all be together once again. I love you all and I miss you all until we are together one more time. Tell mom hello for me.
Linda Buzinec
April 2, 2017
My sympathy to Don's family. Very sorry I could not attend service but I wanted you to know I was thinking of you.
Melissa Elwell
April 2, 2017
My sympathies to the Sales family. Uncle Don was very special to me and will be greatly missed. I have very fond memories of him.
Nancy Walker
April 2, 2017
Barbara, my sympathies for your loss and remembering the great impact Don had on all the boys who became good men. His humor and smile will be missed. My thoughts are with you and yours.
Lu Dickerson
April 2, 2017
To my buddy who always remembered me on card Wednesday you will be missed. Rest in peace Donald.
Becky & Jerry Plantinga
April 1, 2017
Dear Barbara, We are so very sorry to hear of Don's passing. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time. Sending Hugs & Love, Becky & Jerry
cecilia mcgolerick
April 1, 2017
RIP Don. My prays are with the family.
Cecilia Mcgolerick
April 1, 2017
RIP Don. You were always good to me when you came to visit Grandma.You are in a better place now so now you can rest with all the other kiddo people. Love you RIP ! Barbara you are in my prays.
Irene and Violet Doty
March 31, 2017
Dearest Barbara: Words can not express the sorrow I have for you and your family. You had a gem and you were one of the lucky ones who had a wonderful man to love and cherish. His smile and his kidding will always be in my heart. Sending loving hugs from Violet and Irene.
March 31, 2017
Barb, my thoughts and prayers are withyou and the family . Rosemary Schest
Craig and Delinda Schenker
March 31, 2017
So very sorry for your loss...Peace and hugs to you and your family during this difficult time.
Becky Smith
March 31, 2017
I am so sorry for your loss.
Chris Walker
March 31, 2017
Don always had a smile, a joke, a wink, and a nod, and he always made you feel like you were in on it all, especially in on life. I'm honored to have known him. My love to the family.
Roger Walker & Family
March 31, 2017
Our deepest sympathies and condolences to Barb and the family. He will truly be missed but live on in our great memories of him.
March 31, 2017
Barb, I am so very sorry to hear this. I always admired how happy you two looked together and your involvement in the Legion and Veterans home. May your happy memories ease your loss. Love, Peggy and Buzzy
Martina Smith
March 31, 2017
A poem:
A limb has fallen from the family tree. I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me. Remember the best times, the laughter, the song. The good life I lived while I was strong. Continue my heritage. I'm counting on you. Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through. My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest. Remembering all, how I truly was blessed. Continue traditions, no matter how small go on with your life, don't worry about falls. I miss you all dearly so keep up your chin. Until the day comes we are together again.
Jane Overturf (Kegebein-Sales)
March 30, 2017
Love you Uncle Don. May you RIP
Jane Overturf (Kegebein-Sales)
March 30, 2017
Love you Uncle Don. May you RIP.
Eldon Strong
March 30, 2017
Don loved his family, his country, his friends and his American Legion. I am proud to have known him.
Bruce and Sandy Steffen
March 30, 2017
My Buddy has gone to a more peaceful place. I am sure that he will be welcomed in Heaven. Still he will be missed.
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