Donald Ralph Endriss

DON ENDRISS
Donald Ralph "Don" Endriss, 84, of LaGrange, KY and Interlachen, FL passed away peacefully on February 7, 2023 at Haven Hospice Roberts Care Center in Palatka, FL following a brief illness.
Don was born in Ridley Park, PA on May 10, 1938. He served two years in the United States Army. For several years after he did intelligence work for a private company that was contracted by the army. He became a self-taught chemist in 1970. After 30 years he retired from SafetyKleen.
He enjoyed his garden, canning and sharing vegetables with friends in Kentucky. He was one of the founding members of the LaGrange Railroad Museum, where he was Sergeant-at- Arms and donated much of his time making wooden plaques for museum members and donors. He enjoyed all types of woodworking, completing each project to perfection.
During the winter, Don and Helen spent their time in Interlachen where he was a member of the VFW, American Legion, Eagles, Fleet, Moose and US Vets Post. He also enjoyed singing Karaoke.
Don is survived by his wife of 53 years, Helen Endriss; a daughter, Terry Henderson, and husband Doug of Grand Junction, MI; two sons, Robert Dutch of Interlachen, FL and Ronald Dutch and wife Jackie of Satsuma, FL; three granddaughters, Cordia Henderson and Kimberly Henderson of Grand Junction, MI, and Melissa Harlan of Elkins, WV; and two great-grandchildren, Hunter Harlan and Abby Harlan of Elkins, WV. He is also survived by a brother, Robert "Bob" Endriss and wife Marge; and three nephews, Mike Endriss, Marc Endriss and wife Deb, and Tony Endriss.
Don requested that his body be donated to science at the University of Florida. Memorial services will be held Monday, February 13, 2023 at Eagles, 823 FL-20, Interlachen, FL 32148 in the Quonset Hut between 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. Services will also be held in LaGrange and details will be announced when available.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to LaGrange Railroad Museum, 412 E Main St., LaGrange, KY 40031 or online at: LaGrangeRailRoadMuseum.org.
Friends are invited to post condolences on Don's online tribute page at: themastersfuneralhome.com.
Masters Funeral Home of Interlachen is assisting the family.