Donald “Don” or “Donnie” Eugene Tuel, 63, of Crawfordsville passed away in his sleep Saturday Aug. 6, 2022.
He was born Feb. 8, 1959, at Sullivan, to Barbara Husky and Kermit Tuel. He graduated from Jo Burns High School in Cedar Hill Tennessee. He became an Indiana State Certified Paramedic in 1988 in Columbus. He was a paramedic instructor in Sullivan and the Crawfordsville areas. He was employed by S.T.A.R. Ambulance Service for 22 years. Don was known to many in the Crawfordsville and surrounding area EMS, fire and police community and will be missed by many in his family of first responders. Don was known for his quick wit and sense of humor.
He is survived by his children, Amanda (Jamie) Brown and Aaron (Loriann) Tuel; five grandchildren, Tristan Brown, Aidan Melton, Bentley Tuel, Kolton Tuel and Aubriella Tuel; father Kermit Tuel; brothers, Ronald Tuel (Pam) and Rodney Tuel (Kelly) of Oblong; and sisters, Tanya Tuel and Tammie McKinney (Ron) of Flora, Illinois. Don was a beloved uncle to many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. He also leaves behind his pup Tayla.
He is preceded in death by mother Barbara Tuel.
Services will be held at New Hope Christian Church, 2746 U.S. 231 on Thursday, Aug. 11 in Crawfordsville. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., with a service to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Don’s honor can be made to the American Lung Association or the American Heart Association.
Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.huntandson.com.
