{"id":95898,"date":"2025-10-07T22:03:03","date_gmt":"2025-10-08T02:03:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=95898"},"modified":"2025-10-07T22:03:06","modified_gmt":"2025-10-08T02:03:06","slug":"donald-r-pollard","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=95898","title":{"rendered":"Donald R. Pollard"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n<script type=\"text\/javascript\">\t\r\njQuery(document).ready(function () {var html = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-ad-layout-key=\"-gw-3+1f-3d+2z\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"5600453644\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html).insertAfter(\".elementor-widget-theme-post-content\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n\tvar html1 = '<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block\" data-ad-format=\"autorelaxed\" data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\" data-ad-slot=\"9212395598\"><\/ins><script>(adsbygoogle=window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});<\\\/script><\/br>';\r\n    jQuery(html1).insertBefore(\".elementor-element-156402f\");\r\n\t\r\n\t\r\n});\r\n<\/script>\r\n<script src=\"https:\/\/\/pagead\/js\/?client=0531879237494766\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"0531879237494766\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"4268950360\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script>\r\n     ().push({});\r\n<\/script>\r\n\r\n \n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"339\" height=\"440\" src=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Thumbnail_1-5.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-95899\" srcset=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Thumbnail_1-5.webp 339w, https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Thumbnail_1-5-231x300.webp 231w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 339px) 100vw, 339px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Donald R. Pollard, age 60, of Marion, Indiana, passed away at 4:30 am on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at Stillwater Hospice in Fort Wayne. Born on September 25, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Donald was the son of Ellen (Hohn) Brantlinger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Donald was a graduate of Mississinewa High School. He spent many years working in construction, dedicating himself to his craft. He was known for his strong work ethic and hands-on skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A man of many interests, Donald enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, and drawing. He was a devoted fan of the Chicago Cubs, Indianapolis Colts, and NASCAR, with Dale Earnhardt, Sr., and Dale Earnhardt, Jr., among his favorite drivers. His loyal dog, Tazz, was a cherished companion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Donald will be remembered for his quiet strength, creativity, and love for the outdoors. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who knew and loved him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Donald is survived by his son, James Johnson of Anderson; grandson, Cruze Johnson; sister, Mary Stinefield of Marion; nephews, Ronnie Mitchell of Upland and Eldon Stinefield of Marion; niece, Marietta Coffey of Marion; and several great-nieces and great-nephews: Makaylah, Austin, Ashley, Brandy, Brett, Phillip, Wesley, Dillon, and Patrick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He was preceded in death by his mother, Ellen D. Brantlinger; step-father, Otto J. Brantlinger; step-brother, Larry Brantlinger; and brother-in-law, Phil Stinefield.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The family will receive visitors from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon on Thursday, October 9, 2025, at Needham-Storey-Wampner Funeral &amp; Cremation Service, North Chapel, 1341 N. Baldwin Ave., Marion, IN.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Immediately following the time of visitation, a service to celebrate Donald's life will begin at 12:00 noon with Pastor Matthew Trexler officiating. &nbsp;Burial will take place at Gardens of Memory in Marion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Memories may be shared online at www.nswcares.com.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To send flowers to the family of Donald R. 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Born on September 25, 1965, in Indianapolis, Indiana, Donald was the son of Ellen (Hohn) Brantlinger. Donald was a graduate of Mississinewa High School. He spent many years working in construction, &#8230; <a title=\"Donald R. Pollard\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?p=95898\" aria-label=\"Read more about Donald R. Pollard\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[261],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-95898","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-obituaries-2"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","rttpg_featured_image_url":null,"rttpg_author":{"display_name":"Wade Weaver","author_link":"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?author=3"},"rttpg_comment":0,"rttpg_category":"<a href=\"https:\/\/masterzradio.net\/?cat=261\" rel=\"category\">Obituaries2<\/a>","rttpg_excerpt":"Donald R. 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