Don Charles Elder, 83, of Havensville, passed away on October 27, 2022 at his home. Don was born in Wheaton, KS on June 30, 1939 the eldest son of four children born to Damien Layton Elder and Corinne Louise Elder (Miller).

A lifelong resident of northeastern Kansas, he graduated from Havensville High School in 1957 and attended Washburn University for one semester. He worked at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company in Topeka, Kansas for 39 years retiring in 1997. Don loved farming and fishing; however, he was best known for providing sage advice and playing a mean game of Pitch.

Don married Genevieve (Jenny) Lea Frakes in 1959. They raised 8 children in the Havensville community and were members of St. Vincent De Paul Catholic Church. They celebrated their 63 ^rd wedding anniversary with a family dinner in September 2022.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings, Carol Bahret, Martha Bettencourt, and Paul Elder. He is survived by his wife, Jenny, four sons: Brad Elder, Olathe, KS; Greg Elder (Donna) Seneca, KS; Mark Elder (Annette) Topeka, KS; Matt Elder (Lisa) Lawrence, KS; and four daughters: Dona Flowers (Shannon), Havensville, KS; Edana McSweeney (Arthur) Westwood, KS; Denise Sweet (Delbert) Holton, KS; Mary Theis (Chris) Lees Summitt, MO; 21 grandchildren; and 10 great grandchildren.

A Rosary will prayed on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 6:30 pm, followed by visitation until 8:00, at St Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, Onaga, KS. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, November 4, 2022, at 10:00 am at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Memorials are suggested to the Don C. Elder Memorial Fund, in care of Chapel Oaks Funeral Home, PO Box 312, Onaga, KS 66521.

Don Elder's great sense of humor, laughter, and deep wisdom will be missed by everyone who knew and loved him.