Donald Samuel "Donnie" Purtlebaugh
Donald Samuel "Donnie" Purtlebaugh
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Donnie is survived by his beloved wife of 21 years, Tonya Beth Purtlebaugh; his children, Anthony (Kurstie) Purtlebaugh, Misty Dillion-Purtlebaugh, and Isaiah Purtlebaugh; his grandchildren, Damon, Peyton, Faith, Conor, Avery, and Aryanna; siblings, Melanie Hope Purtlebaugh and James David (Tammie) Purtlebaugh; and his mother, Wanda McClure. He is preceded in death by his biological father, Donald Purtlebaugh, his father who raised him, Frank McClure; and his sister, Angela Renee Starbuck.
Donnie loved camping, music, shooting guns, and spending time with family and close friends. He also had an appreciation for muscle cars.
A visitation will be held at Allen Funeral Home (4155 S. Old State Road 37, Bloomington, IN 47401) on Monday, December 8, 2025, from 11am-12pm with the funeral service at noon. Burial will follow at Clear Creek Cemetery.
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Jeffrey Chandler
December 6, 2025
In loving memory of a very good friend who will be missing love and respect brother your friend Jeff Chandler
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