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Donald Considine Obituary

Donald Patrick Considine

Beloved Father and Grandfather, Donald Patrick Considine, passed away surrounded by his family. Don was born on March 18, 1925 in Winona, Minnesota. He was the son of Florence Considine and Ellen Murphy. Donald attended St. Mary University Winona, Minnesota and graduated with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from University of Minnesota. He moved from St. Paul, Minnesota to Indianapolis, Indiana in 1961. For 53 years he divided his time between Indianapolis, LaGrange, Indiana and Naples, Florida.

Don served over four years during World War II in the United States Air Force. He was a trained P-51 fighter pilot. Later, he served 21 months in Germany during the Korean conflict. For twenty years, he was on active duty and in the reserves. He retired as a major.

Don worked for American States Insurance Company for 29 years and retired in 1990 as a vice-president. He held the Chartered Property Casualty Underwriter professional insurance designation since 1956.

Don was a life member of the Knights of Columbus, the Retired Officers Association and the University of Minnesota Alumni Association. He enjoyed traveling, golf, playing bridge, and most of all, spending time with his family and loved ones.

He was preceded in death by Lois Ann Considine, Lida Considine and sons, Steve and Tim Considine.

He is survived by his children Susie Smith (Will), Mary Beth Harlow (Jim), Terry, Ellen Simpson (Ken), Bob (Mary), and Matt; his grandchildren Austin, Jessi (Patrick Koch), Colin, Ryan, Patrick Jack Simpson and Nick Hale; and his loving companion, Susan DeWitt. He is also survived by his sister Rita Minogue and his brother Jack Considine.

The family wished to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. Taliercio and the staff at St. Vincent's Intensive Care Unit for their care and compassion.

Visitation will be on Monday March, 3, 2014 from 4 until 8 p.m. at Leppert Mortuary - Nora Chapel , 740 E. 86th St. Indianapolis. A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday March 4, at Immaculate Heart of Mary. Burial will follow at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions in Don's memory to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, 3500 Depauw Blvd, Indianapolis, IN 46268. All are encouraged to share thoughts with Donald's family by visiting: http://www.leppertmortuary.com

Published by The Indianapolis Star on Mar. 2, 2014.
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Just visited Steve at the cemetery and noticed Dons passing. A great man with a great family. God Bless

Marty Kavanaugh

May 17, 2014

We were so sorry to hear of the loss of the love of your life. Remembering your great love story today and always.

Charles Murphy

March 14, 2014

Sorry for your troubles.

John Wieland

March 12, 2014

My heart goes out to the Considine family, I am so very sorry to hear about your loss. Don had to be a very special man to have fathered such a wonderful family. My thoughts, love, and prayers go with you all.

Don Davison

March 8, 2014

Dear Cousins,
Just learned of the passing of your father, my Uncle Don. We are very sorry for your loss, and keeping you all in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time.
Kathy (Considine) Belk and family

Kathy Belk

March 6, 2014

Dear Ellen and Considine Family,
I am so sorry for your loss and wish you well as you face the days ahead without your Beloved. I only had one encounter with Don and remember his amiable and lighthearted warmth, and also remember that I clearly liked this man. A very gracious soul as well, who seemed to have a keen perspective on life and who emanated a love and appreciation for his disposition. Never thought too much about it but every time brother Ken mentioned his name over the years, I lit up recalling his Spirit.
God bless you all.

Jeff Simpson

March 4, 2014

Bob and Mary - Julie and I were so sorry to hear about the loss of Bob's father. We will keep both of you and your entire family in our prayers always, but especially now.

Bill Gislason

March 4, 2014

to my good friend Terry and all the rest of the Considines, my most sincere condolences for the loss of your father. I know his blood runs strong in all of you and you have all made him very proud. You will remember him well.

Kevin Sage

March 3, 2014

Dear Ellen and family,

I am so sorry for your loss. May you find peace in the love of family and friends and the memory of a love that never dies.

Peggy Desautels Meyer

Peggy Meyer

March 3, 2014

To my family of cousins. I was so sorry to hear about your dad. I have such great memories of Uncle Don up at the lake floating around in his black inner tube. He treated me like one of his own even if he didn't really need another one of his own. Keeping you all in my thoughts and prayers. Cousin Sally

Sara Murphy

March 3, 2014

To our dear family, we send our love and prayers. We are thinking of you all at this time of loss.

Jack and Kris Considine & Madsen

March 3, 2014

So sorry for your loss, Terry. Sending prayers to you all.

Julie Blandford

March 3, 2014

Dear Cousins,
Sorry for your loss of a loving father and grandfather. Wish I could be there with my family. Love Peg

Margaret Considine

March 2, 2014

Terry & Jessi(Patrick)
So Sorry to hear of the loss of Father and Grandfather. My condolences and prayers are with you and the family

Sarah Siler

March 2, 2014

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