Donald M. Huffman, 82, of Bluffton, passed away on Friday afternoon, Feb. 6, 2026, at his residence.
He was born Dec. 5, 1943, in Wells County, Indiana to Merl and Edna L. (Collins) Huffman. Don grew up in Poneto and graduated from Liberty Center High School in 1961. He worked at Corning Glass Works in Bluffton, from its opening, including foreign projects in Warsaw, Poland and Seoul, Korea, until its closing. Then he worked at Sheller Globe and retired from A.T. Ferrell in Bluffton.
Don was an accomplished golfer and experienced a hole-in-one at the Hickory Hills Golf Course, where he could be found in his retirement years. He was a huge sports fan, including Indiana University basketball, watching golf and the Cincinnati Reds, an avid reader and enjoyed putting puzzles together.
Survivors include his three sons, Kevin D. (Heidi) Huffman of Geneva, Travis D. Huffman of Warsaw and Brian D. Huffman of Ossian; along with four grandchildren, Haley Huffman of Indianapolis, Calvin Huffman of Berkeley, California, Drew (Ciara) Croyle and Dylan Croyle of Ridgeville; and one great-grandson, Wade, son of Drew and Ciara. He is also survived by a sister, Betty Gerber of Bluffton; and a sister-in-law, Barb Huffman of Bluffton.
Don is preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Stewart; and two brothers, John Huffman and Kenny Huffman.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at a later date. Burial will be next to his parents at Stahl Cemetery, south of Bluffton.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Lemler family of Thoma/Rich, Lemler Funeral Home in Bluffton. Friends can send condolences online with The Huffman family at www.thomarich.com.