Donald L. Schlichtenmyer, 87, died Thursday May 18, 2023. He grew up in Kendallville, IN, where he was born August 4, 1935, to Roy and Berniece Schlichtenmyer. He spent his adult life in Fort Wayne, IN. For 34 years, Don worked as a meat cutter for Kroger. He enjoyed spending time with family and devoted many hours to fishing at West Lakes in Noble County where he had a cottage on Steinbarger Lake. He served a number of years as a member of the Shoaff Park Lions Club, conducting eye screenings for Operation KidSight. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Jean Vinyard, sister Betty LaDow, brother Robert Schlichtenmyer, and brother Ronald Schlichtenmyer. His beloved wife of 27 years, Bernice Wirl Putterbaugh, died in 2012. He is survived by his children Edward (Sue) Schlichtenmyer, Brian (Toni) Schlichtenmyer, Shari (Dave) Lloyd, Charles (Tasha) Putterbaugh, Teresa Croteau, and Karen (Don) Carey. He is survived by 20 grandchildren and 26 great grandchildren. Funeral service is 7:00 PM Tuesday May 23, 2023 at FairHaven Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 6557 N. Clinton Street, Fort Wayne. Visitation begins two hours prior to the service. Memorials to Operation KidSight or Humane Fort Wayne.