Don D. Hall II

Don D. "Bud" Hall II, 83, of Fort Wayne, passed away on October 6, 2025, at his home on Arrowhead. Born March 30, 1942 in Fort Wayne, Bud was a son of the late Don and Dorothy (Obergfell) Hall, and a member of the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception Church. Bud graduated from Central Catholic High School and Xavier University. He spent most of his life working in the business started by his father, Don Hall's Restaurants, alongside many family members and friends. Bud took great pride in hard work and always strived to do the right thing in business and in life. A courageous leader, he profoundly impacted countless lives and felt a deep sense of responsibility and loyalty to those he worked with. Bud loved spending summers and making memories with family at Lake George, which will be carried on for generations to come. Bud is survived by his Wife of 60 years, Sandra Hall; children, Kris (Jeff) Black, Libby (Ed) Alvarez, Matt (Stacie) Hall, Tim (Cara) Hall, Megan (Patrick) Burton, Kate (David) Boyer, Sara (Matt) Machall, Peter Hall, Luke (Elisabeth) Hall, and Anna (Lou) Henry; sisters Andy Devoe, and Sherry (Chet) Chapin; brothers Scott (Andy) Hall, and Jeff (Julie) Hall; brothers-in-law David (Sue) Miller, Ron Sterba, and Tom Elliott; 43 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. Bud was preceded in death by his son, Don "Kip" Hall III; sister, Cindy Sterba; brother, Sam Hall. Mass of Christian Burial is 10:00 a.m. Monday, October 13, 2025, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1105 Calhoun Street, Fort Wayne, IN, with calling one hour prior. Visitation also from 2 to 6 p.m. Sunday, October 12, 2025, at Divine Mercy Funeral Home, 3500 Lake Avenue, Fort Wayne, IN. Burial will be in Catholic Cemetery, Fort Wayne. Memorial contributions may be made to Lake George Conservancy, Bishop Luers High School, or St. Vincent de Paul, Cathedral Conference.