Douglas Eugene Falting

Douglas Eugene Falting, age 87 of Waynetown, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Whitlock Place in Crawfordsville. He was born in Charlevoix, Michigan on August 9, 1934 to the late Arthur & Joy (Crandell) Falting.

Doug graduated from Charlevoix County School in 1952 and also graduated from Brescia University in Owensboro, Kentucky. He proudly served his country in the United States Army 101 Airborne Division as a Paratrooper and was also a MP. He was a Kentucky State Trooper for 10 years then worked in agricultural sales. He enjoyed golfing, listening to blue grass music, square dancing, he loved his dogs, and spending time with his family. He always had a story to tell you and never knew a stranger. He will be missed dearly by his family and friends.

On December 31, 1954 he married the love of his life, Helen Morine Hightower, who preceded him in death on March 30, 2013. He is survived by his three daughters; Donna & Rick Hansen of Terre Haute, Pam & Kevin Kellison of Yountsville, and Amy & Brett Bollinger of Beulah, Colorado; a brother, Art & Jane Falting of Charlevoix, Michigan; nine grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Helen; three brothers, Dick, Bill, and Don Falting; and a sister, Beverly Falting.

Cremation was chosen with a graveside service at Waynetown Masonic Cemetery on Saturday, February 12, 2022 at 1:00pm with Pastor Loren Stephens officiating. The service will be recorded which can be viewed on his obituary page at www.sandersfuneralcare.com Sanders Shoemaker Funeral Care entrusted with care. Share memories and condolences online at www.sandersfuneralcare.com