Donald D. Charron, 59, Jasper
Donald D. Charron, 59, of Jasper, passed away at 1:32 p.m. on Saturday, August 12, 2023, at Ascension St. Vincent Hospital in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Don was born in Gettysburg, South Dakota, on November 12, 1963, to Alfred and Darlene (Martschinske) Charron.
He married Kari E. Andrews on September 24, 1988, in Rapid City, South Dakota.
He was a 1981 Faulkton High School graduate. He went on to receive his Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the South Dakota School of Mines and Technology. There, he was on the football team and served in the National Guard.
Kimball International brought Don and his family to Jasper in 1999. He later became Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board of Kimball Electronics. After an accomplished career, he retired in March of 2023.
Don was a member of Precious Blood Catholic Church.
Don was a world traveler. He enjoyed football, golf, hunting, and skiing. He dedicated his life to his faith, friends and family.
He is survived by his wife of 35 years, Kari Charron of Jasper; one son, Sam Charron of Indianapolis; two daughters, Avery (Ted) Krempp of Jasper and Anna Charron of Rotterdam; stepmother, Gayle Charron of Brookings, S.D.; six sisters, Brenda (Bob) Bryant, Joan (Larry) Bitz, Lisa (Joe) Dudley, Karen (Jay) Ruth, Angie (Brad) Reinke, and Ann (Alan) Hess; three brothers, Dan (Peg) Charron, Daryl Charron, and Doyle Charron, and a large extended family.
He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Dennis Charron.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Donald D. Charron will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 18, 2023, at Precious Blood Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper.
A visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 17, 2023, at the Becher-Kluesner Downtown Chapel in Jasper.
Memorial contributions may be made to Precious Blood Catholic Church or to any Catholic charity.
Condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.
