Governor Eric J. Holcomb is directing flags to be flown at half-staff in Owen County to honor the life of Donald Max Neiswinger.

Neiswinger served as a captain of the Owen Valley Fire Territory for 22 years.

Flags should be flown at half-staff in Owen County from sunrise until sunset on Tuesday, Jan. 25

Donald Max Neiswinger, Jr., 50, of Spencer, passed away peacefully at 12:06 A.M. on Tuesday, January 18, 2022 at IU Health Bloomington Hospital. He was born in Brazil on May 8, 1971, the son of Donald Max Neiswinger, Sr. and Peggy Lou (Job) Neiswinger.

Donnie was a 1989 graduate of Clay City High School. He served in the Army National Guard. Donnie worked as a Lieutenant for Reception Diagnostic Center in Plainfield for 15 years. He served as a Captain on the Owen Valley Fire Territory for 22 years where he loved being a fireman and helping the community.

He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Rachel D. (Salyers) Neiswinger, two daughters, Natalie Jo Neiswinger (Ethan Rogers) and Lyndsey Kapri Neiswinger, a son, Kyle Devin Neiswinger, his sister, Conni Faye Neiswinger (John Wrightsman), nieces, Hope (Brent) Goebel, Holley Phillips (Ethan Perdue), Heidi (Cub) Ham, Samantha Slater, nephew, Camaron Phillips (Carissa Roth), father-in-law & mother-in-law, Bob & Mary Salyers, two sisters-in-law, Leann Corbin and Sherry (Tony) Grassick.

He was preceded in death by his parents and a half-brother, James Neiswinger.

Funeral service will be held at West & Parrish & Pedigo Funeral Home in Spencer at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, with Pastor Randy McCollum officiating.

Donnie will be honored with Fireman, Correction Lieutenant, and Military Honors.

Visitation will be held at the funeral home on Monday from 3-8 P.M., and Tuesday from 10 A.M. until the time of service.

Online condolences may be shared with Donnie’s family at www.westparrishpedigo.com.