Don S. Ames
Don S. Ames, 84, passed away in his farm house surrounded by his loving family at 11:47 a.m. Wednesday, June 10, 2015.
Born in Plymouth, on Jan. 4, 1931, Don was the son of Edgar S. and Helen V. (Rettinger) Ames. He graduated from Bremen High School with the class of 1950.
Don served for our country in the U.S. Marine Corp. during the Korean Conflict from 1951 until his Honorable Discharge in 1953.
On Aug. 22, 1953, Don took as his bride Lavera F. Shumaker in the Bremen Church of the Brethren officiated by Rev. Warren Shoemaker.
Don was a proud farmer of their land for almost 62 years. He grained farmed and raised hogs. Don even was a master of repairing his own machinery and welding. He loved restoring antique and classic cars, woodworking, and being the handyman of the house. He also restored a 1946 Taylorcraft airplane, which he flew out of an airstrip on the farm. He was a Charter Member of the Hoosier Old Wheels for many years. Lavera and he also traveled during the winter months for 29 years to LaBelle, Florida.
He enjoyed being outside, and even just this past week he was planting his sweet corn for this season, that he would always share with family and friends when it was time to harvest. Don also gardened vegetables and fruits. But most of all, he loved his family and making memories with them.
Don is survived by his loving wife of 61 years: Laverna, Plymouth; and their children: Vicki L. (Dan) Rensberger, Lakeville; Donita K. (Dennis) Rensberger, Cromwell; and Randal D. (Juanita) Ames, Pickerington, Ohio. His grandchildren are: twins, Nathan (Elizabeth) Rensberger; and Scot (Jina) Rensberger; Cliff (Charlotte) Rensberger; Denise (DeWayne) Weaver; Eric Ames; Logan Ames; and Serena Ames; great-grandchildren: Haley; Zac; Mallory; Matthew; Colby; Kyla; Sarah; Audrey; Anna; and one on the way. His sisters: Joan (Glen) Laudeman, Bremen; and Eileen (Donald) Morrison, Plymouth; and brother: Robert Ames, Plymouth; also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
A Celebration of Don’s life will be held and announced at a later date.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Center for Hospice Care, Plymouth, or the Bremen Church of the Brethren, Bremen.