Donald F. Vice

October 5, 1937 - March 28, 2021

Donald F. Vice, 83, passed away Sunday, March 28, 2021 at University Place. He was born in Lafayette on October 5, 1937 to the late Donald Vice and Barbara (Cooper) Scott. Donald was a graduate of Jefferson High School. He was a fireman with the Purdue Fire Department for 32 years and retired in 1995. He also worked at Marsh Supermarkets for over 35 years. He proudly served the United States as a Marine from 1956-1958. On February 14, 1960 he married Patricia J. “Patty” Koekenberg. They were married until her passing in October of 2011. Donald was a shepherd at the Elmwood Avenue Church of Christ and a member of the men’s bowling league at Arrowhead Bowl. He was also a supporter of James Place Orphanage in India. Surviving are his two children: Susan (David) Hardy of Monticello and Bradley S. (Patricia L.) Vice of Davidson, NC. Grandchildren Daniel Hardy of WA, Brent (Allie) Hardy of PA, Page Hardy of Walton, Matthew Vice of Atlanta, Camile (Scott) Wood of Belmont, NC, and Emily Vice of Durham, NC. Great grandchildren Aiden of Walton, Brooklyn of Walton, Owen Wood of Belmont, NC, and Cohen and Micah Hardy of PA. Along with his wife Patricia, he is preceded in death by his parents. Private graveside service will take place at Spring Vale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials can be made to IU Cancer Care or Elmwood Avenue Church of Christ food pantry. Share memories and condolences online at www.hipppensteelfuneralservice.com