Donald “Don” Paul Beach, 85, of Warsaw, Ind., passed away at 10:11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 18, 2012, at his residence.

He was born on Sept. 7, 1926, in Pennsville, Ohio, to Elsie (Tripplet) Beach and Eber Beach. On Dec. 23, 1944, in Covington, Ky., he was married for 65 years to M. Ann Beach, who preceded him in death on Dec. 27, 2009.

He was a resident of Kosciusko County, Ind., for the past 30 years, where he worked as a foreman with United Technology.

He will be lovingly remembered by his two daughters: Yvonne Gant, Warsaw; Elaine Beach, Niles, Mich.; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a sister: Dorothy Beach; and a brother: Clifford Beach, both of Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one sister and two brothers.

His funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 21, at Redpath-Fruth Funeral Home, Warsaw, and officiated by Pastor David Stackhouse. Burial will take place at noon Wednesday, Aug. 22, at St. Paul Cemetery, Sonora, Ohio.

Memorial donations in Don’s name may be directed to Kosciusko Home Care & Hospice, P.O. Box 1196, Warsaw, IN 46581-1196 and would be appreciated by his family.