Donald D. Sheets, 83, died Friday, December 13, 2013. He was born November 17, 1930 in Werner, North Dakota to the late Arthur "Kenneth" and Ocie Mildred Sheets. He was a former member of Avalon Missionary Church. Don retired from Bowmar Instrument Co. after 25 years service. His training and earned degree was in watch repair and making.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Bell Sheets, daughters, Benita Ann (Marvin) Steyer, Barbara Marie (Brian) Harris, 7 grandchildren, Bryan Gripp, Jennifer Steyer, Benjamin Steyer, Damon and Derek Horner, Jeff and Mark Harris, 4 great-grandchildren, brother, Lester Sheets and sister, Mildred (Louis) Mabee.

Service will be at 4:00 p.m. Monday, December 16, 2013 at Covington Memorial Funeral Home 8408 Covington Rd. with calling 1 hour prior to service. There is also calling Sunday, December 15, 2013, 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Burial in Covington Memorial Gardens. Preferred memorials to; Alzheimer Association or Allen County S.P.C.A.