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Donald Windham Obituary
May 28, 1951 - July 22, 2021
Wichita, Kansas - Donald "Bumper" Dean Windham, 70, passed away on July 22nd, 2021. Donald was born in Wichita, Kansas to William Branstetter and Mary Windham on May 28th, 1951. He was a United States Army Veteran, and worked in the HVAC industry as a refrigeration and maintenance worker. He was preceded in death by parents, William and Mary, and grandson Johnathan "Jay" Windham. Donald is survived by his wife Lynne Windham (Vogel), brothers Christopher Branstetter and William Branstetter Jr., sisters Maria Young, Donna Sue, and Carol Jean, sons Gregory, Charlie, Donnie, and Johnathan Windham, daughter Sharmon Auten and step-daughter Janelle Gerolymates, 12 grandchildren, and 2 great-grandchildren. A visitation will take place on Wednesday, July 28th from 1pm-5pm, and funeral service will be held on Thursday, July 29th at 10am, both at Resthaven Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, please honor the memory of Donald by donating to the Kansas Humane Society.
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Memories and Condolences
for Donald Windham
Robert Schroeder
October 7, 2023
I am terribly sorry to learn of Bumper's passing. I was looking up his phone number to let him know that LaQueta had passed as well.
Again, I am so terribly sorry for his passing.
Chris
July 31, 2021
Don we became such good friends. You know I would do anything for you like you did for me! I will always love you forever! You also know that you will be forever missed and loved by everyone. Kaylee said I love you grandpa bumper!! We look at your pictures and talk to you
Tami
July 27, 2021
I'll miss you,cousin, but you'll be in great hands. I know now when "Timmy" comes around..it really will be you! Love you!!
Debbie & Mike Ostrom
July 27, 2021
Don was always cracking jokes and making everyone laugh. He had a gift for making friends. His family meant the world to him. I will pray that with time, all who loved him can regain peace in their hearts. May God give you strength and may the Lord grant mercy on his soul.
With loving prayers,
Debbie & Mike
Charlie
July 26, 2021
I'm going to miss you pops. I live you.
Harry Simpson
July 25, 2021
Rest Donald, until you hear at dawn,
the low, clear reveille of God.
Thank you for your service to this nation. U.S. Army.
Kelly
July 25, 2021
You will be missed. RIP
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