Donald Eugene Creager, 78, of Peru, died unexpectedly on Saturday, August 28, 2021 at Lutheran Hospital in Fort Wayne.
He was born on August 26, 1943 in Peru, the son of Paul Creager and Mildred (Landis) Creager. Don graduated from Peru High School in 1963. Following graduation, he worked at Bryan Steam and married Beverly (Fisher) Creager. They celebrated 55 years of marriage on April 16, 2021. Don worked for Bryan Steam for 42 years before retiring. In his spare time, he was an avid woodworker. He loved music, singing, and playing guitar. He enjoyed learning and talking about war history. His most recent love was being a grandpa and spending much time with (and spoiling) his grandkids. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by Katherine Alley (sister), Bev Creager (sister), and John Creager (brother).
Surviving in addition to his wife, Beverly (Fisher) Creager, are his sons Jeff Creager and his wife, Staci, of Fort Wayne; Donald `Scott' Creager and his wife, Erika, of Indianapolis; his daughter Julie Dennison and her husband, Jay, of Delphi; five grandchildren, Katie Creager, Evan Creager, Jillian Creager, Lia Dennison, and Lance Dennison; One brother, Paul Creager, and his wife, Carol, of Ft. Wayne; One sister, Jean (Creager) Singer, and her husband, John, of Fayetteville, NC; many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held from 3pm – 5pm on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home, 105 West Third Street, Peru, Indiana. Funeral service will follow at 5pm.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Flowers-Leedy Funeral Home. Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.FlowersLeedyAllen.com.
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