Donald W. Satterfield, age 79, passed away peacefully at Hosparus of
Louisville, on October 29, 2018.
Donnie was born October 27, 1939, to Clarence and Dorothy (Morgan-Trowbridge) Satterfield in Depauw, Indiana.
On June 25, 1960, he married Katherine Mansfield and they were married 58
years. Donnie was the owner and operator of Satterfield’s Garage, a
business that he and his father built together. Later Donnie expanded the
business with another building as a hardware store/lawn and garden center.
Donnie was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather.
Donnie was a workaholic to his businesses and to the people of Spencer
Township, where he served as Trustee for 40 years.
During his time as trustee, he was able to secure the funds to build a second firehouse in Frenchtown that serves the northwest area of Spencer Township.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Joe Satterfield;
and a sister, Darlene Satterfield.
Donnie is survived by his wife, Katherine; a son, Eddie (Angie)
Satterfield, Depauw, and daughters, Donnetta (Alan) Reed, Palmyra; Donna
(John) Voyles, Palmyra; and Delisa (Phillip) Culver, Corydon. Donnie has
several grandchildren and great grandchildren and a sister, Delorse Haley.
Funeral services will be 11 AM, Saturday, November 3, 2018 at
Swarens Funeral Home 1405 Hwy 64 NW, Ramsey, Indiana with interment
in Wolfe Cemetery, Georgetown, Indiana.
Visitation will be Friday, November 2, 2018 from 2 – 8 PM and after
9 AM Saturday.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Crusade for Children,
Ramsey Fire Department or Hosparus.
