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Donald Etienne Obituary
Don was born in Tell City Nov. 22, 1949, son of the late Howard Etienne and Ida Mae (Cunningham) Etienne.
Don was a 1967 graduate of Perry Central High School. On June 2, 1972, at Neu Chapel on the University of Evansville campus, he married the former Rebecca Miller.
Dedicated to a life of service, Don served in the United States Army in Vietnam, and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2939. He worked at Southern Indiana Power for 40 years; served as a Perry County Commissioner for 12 years; served as president of both the Perry and Spencer County Chambers of Commerce; served as vice-president of the Perry County Development Corp. and was a member of the Perry County Hospital Board, the Tell City Kiwanis and St. Augustine Catholic Church.
He coached little league at Perry Central for 10 years; coached Perry Central sixth grade basketball and Future Stars, and, along with his wife, coached the first girls varsity basketball team. Don enjoyed golf and farming, especially caring for his cattle and mending the fences. His love of children brought joy to all those around him.
Don is survived by his spouse of 40 years, Rebecca (Miller) Etienne; his children, Jody (Jediah) French, Joshua (Kristi) Etienne and Jared Etienne (Cherie Zellers); five grandchildren, Jace, Camiren, Jada, Justin, Jaylie and a sixth grandchild to arrive March 24; four sisters, Barbara (Randy) Beckman of Lanesville, Sheila (Luther) Giltner of Sullivan, Marlene (Larry) James of Leopold and Joanne (Tony) Flamion of Leopold; Howard's second wife, Rosemary Etienne and her children, Etta (Ronnie) Clark of Newburgh, Marilyn (Kenny) Beckman of English, Larry Hubert of Bandon and Greg (Brenda) Hubert of St. Croix.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 19, at St. Augustine Catholic Church in Leopold, with burial in the church cemetery. The Revs. Brian Esarey and Dennis Duvelius will officiate. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post2939 will conduct military graveside rites.
Visitation is from 3 to 8 p.m. Monday, March 18, (today) and 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. Tuesday at Huber Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Perry County Memorial Hospital Foundation or the Perry Central Athletic Department.
Messages of condolence may be left online at www.huberfuneralhome.net.
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Don Goffinet
March 20, 2013
My classmate from grade 1 to 12, he will be missed, a very nice guy. I remember one of his saying, "I see, said the blind man".
Sandy Thompson
March 20, 2013
My deepest condolences to the family of Don. I knew Don for about 20 years through the REMC Member Services division, as a former employee of Hoosier Energy and current employee of one of the REMC's. I was saddened to learn of Don's passing just yesterday. He will be sorely missed among the REMC Member Services family. He was so tickled by the fact that I was from Minnesota and every time our group would convene for a meeting and I walked through the door, Don would bellow out with his best accent, "Minnesootah's here!" And he would always sum up his thoughts by saying, "You 'all come down South and see us!" He was a joy and delight to be around. I know I speak for many when I say what a genuine, kind-hearted man he was. God bless your family during this difficult time.
Jim Black
March 18, 2013
Great man and fine example of a superb family man. He was a friend and my deepest sympathies go to all the family. We will certainly miss him.
God Bless,
JIm Black
Jill Gilmore
March 18, 2013
I have known Don for many years by our
REMC Member Services connections. He was always brought the sunshine with him where ever he was. He was also a good euchre partner. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to his family
Dave & Beverly Devillez
March 18, 2013
May God bless you and your family during this sad time. You will be missed.
Dave & Bev Devillez
March 18, 2013
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Doak Henry
March 18, 2013
In the few short years that I knew Don, he projected his true caring for people. We had alot of fun playing at his "Country Club", rest in peace Don.
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