Donald “Don” R. Collenbaugh

Donald “Don” R. Collenbaugh, age 83, of Worthington, passed away peacefully at 7:01 a.m. on Friday, September 29, 2023, at Glenburn Home in Linton. He was born in Worthington on April 13, 1940, the son of Ray and Gladys (Thatcher) Collenbaugh.

He was a proud farmer throughout his whole life. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church and the White River Valley Antique Association. He enjoyed attending antique tractor shows with his beloved wife and was an avid antique collector of several items over the years. He loved tractor pulling, where he was one of the top competitors in the 70s and 80s with the Indiana State Tractor Pullers Association.

Don is survived by several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Anita Collenbaugh and sisters, Marjorie Zurcher, Joann Yegerlehner and Sue Borders.

Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. at Welch & Cornett Funeral Home in Worthington on Tuesday, October 3, 2023. Burial will follow at Pleasant Bethel Cemetery in Owen County.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday, October 2, 2023 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., and on Tuesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service.

Don’s friends and family would like to thank all of the staff at Glenburn Home for the wonderful care they showed to him.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Greene County Humane Society through the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared with Don’s family at www.welchcornett.com.