Donald L. Spahr passed away peacefully on December 11, 2022, with family in the comfort of his home. Don was born in Portland, Indiana to Helen and Robert Spahr. He graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, in 1967 and served as a Specialist in the Army for three years during the Vietnam War. Don worked at Hallmark Cards, Inc. for a number of years, contributing his creative talent to a variety of products and designs before retiring. Don was a wonderful balance of gentleman, outdoorsman, counselor, artist, and lover of animals. He remained active in retirement golfing, travelling, and spending time with his wife and love, Gail. When Don married Gail, he was warmly welcomed as a beloved, integral part of her entire family for the last 26 years of his life. He will be sorely missed by her four children, five grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Greatly respected by so many - he was a wise and caring patriarch of the family, and a true loyal friend to everyone he met. He is survived by his wife Gail Spahr; son and daughter-in-law Chris and Juli Nelson; daughters Georgianne Boeding, Stephanie Nelson, and Amy Nelson; and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. Services A celebration of life will be held for Don in January (at a date to be announced).