Don Trusty
November 27, 1936 ~ October 2, 2011
Donald Delcia “Rainbow the Clown” Trusty, 74, lifelong Morgan County resident, died peacefully at home on October 2, 2011. Don was born November 27, 1936, to the late William and Opal (Bryant) Trusty.
Don worked for 32 years as a journeyman at Rough Notes in Indianapolis. He was a member of Centenary United Methodist Church and the Silver Wheels Motorcycle Club. An avid outdoorsman, Don loved to hunt and fish, especially at Bradford Woods. His volunteer work there led to a post retirement job for several years also. Don enjoyed being Rainbow the Clown for more than 20 years during the Old Settlers Festival each year. He will be missed by his loving family and many friends.
He was preceded in death by six siblings.
Survivors include wife, Donna (Stucki) Trusty, to whom he was united in marriage February 15, 1958; children, Donald Trusty, Jr. of Mooresville, Debby Jo Perry of Wilbur, Doug Trusty of Jasonville; sisters, Betty Lott of Martinsville and Reva Howard of Indianapolis; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren.
Friends and family will gather on Wednesday, October 5, 2011, 4 to 8 p.m., at Carlisle – Branson Funeral Service & Crematory, Mooresville. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, October 6, 2011, 10 a.m., in Centenary United Methodist Church, 6061 E. Centenary Road, Mooresville. Burial will be in Centenary Church Cemetery. Pastor William Van Horn will officiate. Visit www.carlislebranson.com to share a favorite memory or to sign the online guest registry.
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Donna I am so sorrry for your lose and I will try and come by tomorrow night. I will always remember and enjoy those fishing trips to Bradford Woods. Especially the one on the damn of Bradford woods were he caught 23 crappies in 24 for casts and before I caught one fish. I will miss those trips and I will miss Don if you need anything please let me know and God Bless Jeff MArshall
Don was a special person. The first time I met him i was riding my motorcycle out in the country back in 1979. He was with Charlie and they were setting up a ride. He invited me to go on that ride the next day and Kathy and I became members of the Silver wheels. In 1984 my daughter, Amy had her third birthday and Rainbow came over for her party. She was very scared, but he was very good with her and soon she warmed up to him. Don was a fun guy to be around and will be missed. I am sorry that I have not seen him for a few years. Fred Hunteman