Donald B. Hayes

Feb. 16, 1931 – Feb. 2, 2022

Don Hayes of Crawfordsville passed away Wednesday afternoon at Franciscan Health at the age of 90.

Born Feb. 16, 1931 in Crawfordsville, he was the son of Russell Hayes and Gertrude Bolen Hayes of Waynetown. 

Mr. Hayes was a life-long resident and well-known pharmacist of Crawfordsville. He served his country in the U. S. Army, honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant. He was a published cartoonist, with his works appearing in the Journal Review and other publications. He was also an avid golfer and fisherman.

He graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1949 and later earned a degree from the Purdue School of Pharmacy. He married Elisabeth Karger and they were together 66 years until her passing in Feb. 2021.

Survivors include two sons, Mike Hayes and Neil Hayes; daughter, Britt Hayes; nephew, Rick Hayes; three grandchildren, Corey, Brittany and Jasmine; two great-granddaughters, Madilyn and Jacqueline.

There will not be a public service at this time. Cremation arrangements were made through Burkhart Funeral Home, Crawfordsville.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.BurkhartFH.com.