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Donn married Antoinette Bucksath in Chebanse on November 4, 2000.
He is survived by his wife, Antoinette "Toni" Potts on Chebanse; three children, Jennifer (Gary) Stephens of Thawville, Ben (Ashley) Potts of Clifton, and Merrie (Frank) Pina of Odessa, Florida; sister, Bonnie "Cookie" (Cal) Hickson; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
Donn was a semi-truck driver for many places over the course of his career. Donn was a former Lion Club Member in Chebanse. He had previously served as a Scout Leader in Chebanse. Donn enjoyed playing cards, fishing, and camping, but most of all loved time spent with his grandchildren.
A visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at the Knapp Funeral Home in Clifton. A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m. following the visitation at the Evergreen Cemetery in Chebanse. Tim Tammen will officiate.
Memorials may be made to the family's wishes.
Please share a memory of Donn at www.knappfuneralhomes.com. To send flowers to the family of Donn, please visit our floral store.
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Dan & Ellen McCullough
June 10, 2025
Deepest condolences for Donn's family and friends. May your memories comfort you at this difficult time and bring you peace.
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