Memorials

Donald L. Rothstein, 73, a long time resident of Fort Wayne and most recently of Waterloo, died at 5:30 a. m. on Sunday, May 31, 2009 at his home.  He had been in declining health for some time and been seriously ill since March.

Mr. Rothstein was born in Chicago on December 8, 1935, a son of John and Mary (Spisak) Rothstein.  He had resided at the Fort Wayne Developmental Center for 23 years, and for the past ten years had resided with his friends and caregivers, Chuck and Nikki Graham of Waterloo.

His parents preceded him in death.

A graveside service was held Wednesday, June 3, 2009, at the Catholic Cemetery in Fort Wayne with  Father Dave Carkenord, pastor of St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Waterloo, officiating.

For those who wish, memorials may be directed to Down Syndrome Association of Northeast Indiana,

P. O. Box 13611, Fort Wayne, IN  46865

Sheets & Childs Funeral Home in Churubusco was entrusted with the arrangements.