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Donald H. Strimple

Donald H. Strimple

Donald H. Strimple, 81, of Versailles passed away at 3:30pm, Friday, January 28, 2022 at his home. He was born in Batesville on April 5, 1940, the son of Hoover and Naomi Courtney Strimple.


Survivors include two brothers Wayne (Janet) Strimple of Aurora and Rex (Brenda) Strimple of Holton; two sisters Kay (Mike) Wells of South Bend and Mary Lou Mosier of Osgood; also his brother-in-law Wayne (Pat) Asche of Versailles, along with several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.


Mr. Strimple was a 1958 graduate of Osgood High School. Don was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he spent the majority of his working career. He retired from Hughes Aircraft after which he returned to Ripley County. He enjoyed following the Cincinnati Reds and the Indiana Hoosiers and in good weather enjoyed fishing. Don was a member of the Versailles American Legion.


Funeral services will be held on Thursday, February 3 at 12pm at the Stratton-Karsteter Funeral Home in Versailles with Pastor David Forkert officiating. Burial will be in the Cliff Hill Cemetery in Versailles with military graveside rites by the Versailles American Legion. Visitation will also be on Thursday beginning at 10am. Memorials may be given to the Legion in care of the funeral home.