Obituary for Donald A. "Don" Laughton
Donald Arthur “Don” Laughton, 70 of Coldwater passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021 at his home in Coldwater after a short illness.
In following his wishes, cremation has taken place and the family will have a celebration of Don’s life on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Angola VFW Post #7205 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. The family was cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home.
Donald was born September 17, 1950 to Arthur and Dorothy (Anderson) Laughton in Coldwater. He was a 1969 Coldwater High School graduate. Shortly after graduation, he proudly entered the U.S. Navy and served in Viet Nam. Don was a hardworking man, spending 30 years at the Branch Area Career Center working in the tool room. On November 26, 1976 he married Sue Schweitzer in Bronson.
Don was an avid fisherman. He was a founding member of Bass Unlimited of Branch County and spent twelve years running bass tournaments with Sue. Don was also involved with the Take a Kid Fishing program. He was a member of the Angola VFW and the Coldwater Moose lodge. Don also enjoyed playing cards with friends and lodge members. He had a great memory for names, dates, and ages of family & friends. Don will be missed by many.
Donald is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sue Laughton of Coldwater; his children Robert Cody of Coldwater, James Cody of Fremont, IN, and William (Amanda) Laughton of Angola; his grandchildren Christofer and Benjamin Cody, and Alexis and Alex Gonser; his uncle Charles Anderson of Joliet, IL; his nieces Nikita (Tim) Hergeden and Ashley Price; his nephew Joseph Blunt; and the fisherman of Bass Unlimited. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Jackie (Duane) Hagerty; his uncle Jim (Margie) Anderson; and his aunt Edith Anderson.
Memorials may be directed to the Bernie Behnke Scholarship. www.dutcherfh.com
In following his wishes, cremation has taken place and the family will have a celebration of Don’s life on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at the Angola VFW Post #7205 from 2:00 – 5:00 pm. The family was cared for by Dutcher Funeral Home.
Donald was born September 17, 1950 to Arthur and Dorothy (Anderson) Laughton in Coldwater. He was a 1969 Coldwater High School graduate. Shortly after graduation, he proudly entered the U.S. Navy and served in Viet Nam. Don was a hardworking man, spending 30 years at the Branch Area Career Center working in the tool room. On November 26, 1976 he married Sue Schweitzer in Bronson.
Don was an avid fisherman. He was a founding member of Bass Unlimited of Branch County and spent twelve years running bass tournaments with Sue. Don was also involved with the Take a Kid Fishing program. He was a member of the Angola VFW and the Coldwater Moose lodge. Don also enjoyed playing cards with friends and lodge members. He had a great memory for names, dates, and ages of family & friends. Don will be missed by many.
Donald is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sue Laughton of Coldwater; his children Robert Cody of Coldwater, James Cody of Fremont, IN, and William (Amanda) Laughton of Angola; his grandchildren Christofer and Benjamin Cody, and Alexis and Alex Gonser; his uncle Charles Anderson of Joliet, IL; his nieces Nikita (Tim) Hergeden and Ashley Price; his nephew Joseph Blunt; and the fisherman of Bass Unlimited. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister Jackie (Duane) Hagerty; his uncle Jim (Margie) Anderson; and his aunt Edith Anderson.
Memorials may be directed to the Bernie Behnke Scholarship. www.dutcherfh.com