Donald Ray Mendel, 68, Jasper

Donald Ray Mendel, 68, of Jasper, passed away at 2:56 p.m. on Sunday, May 7, 2023, in Memorial Hospital and Health Care Center in Jasper, Indiana.

Donald was born in Evansville, Indiana, on May 7, 1955, to Maurice and Eileen (Turner) Mendel.

He was a graduate of Indiana School for the Deaf.

He had previously worked at Jasper Cabinet from 1975 to 1995, and then worked at Walmart in Jasper from 2005 to 2015.

He was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana. He was one of the founding members of the Connections Deaf Centers, where he was the current president.

Donald’s heart was as big as his hug. He also loved all things Christmas and Disney. He was an avid Jasper High School, I.U. Football and Basketball, Indianapolis Colts and Indiana Pacers fan.

He is survived by one sister, Mary Lee Mendel of Jasper; one aunt, Dawn Priest of Evansville and several cousins.

Preceding him in death are his parents.

A Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 19, 2023, in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Jasper, Indiana, with burial to follow in Fairview Cemetery in Jasper.

A memorial visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. until the 11:00 a.m. Mass time on Friday, May 19, 2023, in St. Joseph’s Catholic Church.

Memorial contributions may be made to Connections Deaf Centers, INC. at P.O. Box 2211, Evansville, IN 47728.

Online condolences may be made at www.becherkluesner.com.