Donald B. Hayes

Feb. 16, 1931-Feb. 2, 2022

Donald B. “Don” Hayes of Crawfordsville passed away Wednesday afternoon, Feb. 2, 2022, at Franciscan Health, at the age of 90.

Mr. Hayes was a life-long resident and well-known pharmacist of Crawfordsville. He served his country in the U. S. Army, honorably discharged as a First Lieutenant. Don was a published cartoonist, with his works appearing in the Journal Review and other publications. He was also an avid golfer and fisherman.

Born Feb. 16, 1931, at Crawfordsville, he was the son of Russell Hayes and Gertrude Bolen Hayes of Waynetown. Don graduated from Crawfordsville High School in 1949 and later earned a degree from the Purdue School of Pharmacy. He married Elisabeth Karger and they were together 66 years until her passing in February 2021.

Surviving family includes: two sons, Mike Hayes and Neil Hayes; daughter Britt Hayes; nephew Rick Hayes; three grandchildren, Corey, Brittany and Jasmine; and two great-granddaughters, Madilyn and Jacqueline.

There will not be a public service at this time. Cremation arrangements were made through Burkhart Funeral Home, Crawfordsville.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.BurkhartFH.com.