Don Thomas Carter

Don T. Carter, 84, of Van Wert, Ohio died June 3, 2026 at his home. He was born September 14, 1941 in New Boston, Ohio and he was the son of the late Don and Maxine (Pickens) Carter. On May 27, 1967 Don married the former Linda "Ann" Evans, who preceded him in death on January 11, 2017.

Don moved to the Van Wert area in 1970. He worked for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources as a game warden, then a wildlife investigator, until retirement. Don was a member of St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church in Van Wert. He was also a member of the Van Wert Elks lodge number 1197, and the Van Wert Loyal Order of Moose number 1320. Don was a PAL league football coach for many years. He was an avid golfer, who loved every opportunity to spend time outdoors. But most of all, Don dearly loved his children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. He loved spending time with his family and friends, especially time with his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Surviving are Don's children, Samuel L. (Mary) Carter of Beloit, Wisconsin, Karen L. (Todd) Wise of Chillicothe, Ohio, Gail M. (Greg) Eibling of Van Wert, Ohio, and Matthew D. (Ashli) Carter of London, Ohio; thirteen grandchildren, Noah Carter, Annie Carter, Jacob D'Amico, Zachary D'Amico, Isaac D'Amico, Tylor Pruden, Morgan (Wes) Collins, Peyton Eibling, Andrew Carter, Samuel Carter, Jack Carter, Benjamin Carter, and Bobby Champion; and six great grandchildren, Ella, Adalynn, Liam, Sophia, Brixton, and Jett.

In addition to his wife, Ann, and his parents, Don was preceded in death by his siblings and multiple in-law family members.

Mass of Christian burial will be held at 10:30 am Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at St. Mary of the Assumption Catholic Church, Van Wert, Ohio with Father Chris Bohnsack officiating. Burial will follow at Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert.

Visitation will be held from 2:00 pm until 7:00 pm Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, 722 South Washington Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891. A Rosary service will be held at 6:45 pm Tuesday evening at the funeral home.

Online condolences may be shared at www.alspachgearhart.com.

Services have been entrusted to Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, 722 South Washington Street, Van Wert, Ohio 45891.