Donald LeRoy McKean

Donald LeRoy McKean, age 90, of Auburn passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at Lutheran Life Villages in Kendallville.

Mr. McKean was born on November 24, 1930 in Waterloo to Albert and Mable (Bergman) McKean. 

He worked for the Auburn Rubber Company for 13 years and then he worked for Ball Brass and Aluminum Foundry for 37 years retiring in 1998. 

Mr. McKean enjoyed hunting and fishing in his younger years.  He loved watching NASCAR racing both on TV and in person.  He and Bev enjoyed spending time in Frankenmuth, Michigan together. 

Survivors include: 

Son and daughter-in-law; Roger and Linda McKean of Auburn.

Daughter; Brenda McKean of Ashley.

Son and daughter-in-law; Randy and Sandra McKean of Waterloo.

Daughter and son-in-law; Linda and Gregg Wattier of Pretty Lake.

Daughter; Karen Ogg of Fort Wayne.

Daughter and son-in-law; Nancy and Herbie Cordial of Garrett.

Daughter and son-in-law; Cindy and John Delucenay of Coldwater, Michigan.

17 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 18 great great grandchildren.

Brother and sister-in-law; Wayne and Marilyn McKean of Leo.

Sister; Thelma Szeman of Hamilton.

Sister; Shirley McKean of Dayton, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, Peggy Godwin who was the mother of Roger, Brenda and Randy, his second wife, Cody (Rodebaugh) McKean who was the mother of Linda, Karen, Nancy and Cindy and Beverly McKean who was the love of his life for 42 years.  He was also preceded in death by one brother, three sisters, two daughters, one son, three grandsons and one granddaughter.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at the Feller and Clark Funeral Home, 1860 South Center Street in Auburn.

Funeral services will be held immediately following the visitation on Wednesday at 2:00 PM at the Feller and Clark Funeral Home.

Burial will take place at Christian Union Cemetery in Garrett.

Memorial donations may be directed to Eleos Hospice Care, 4432 Ardmore Avenue, Unit B, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46809.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.fellerandclark.com and on our Facebook page at Feller and Clark Funeral Homes.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Feller and Clark Funeral Home in Auburn.