Donald R. Cunningham

Goodwin Funeral Home

Donald R. Cunningham, 94, of Frankfort, passed away November 7, 2026.  He was born July 16, 1932 to Donald J. and Florence M. (Reed) Cunningham in Frankfort, Indiana.  He married his beloved wife Sharron in Fickle, Indiana on September 7, 1956, and she preceded him in death January 23, 2025.

Donald was a 1950 graduate of Frankfort High School.  He received his BA in Pharmacy from Purdue University in 1956.  Donald served our country in the Army as a Corporal from 1953-1954 during the Korean War.  He was a life-long Frankfort resident upon returning to the States.  He worked as a registered pharmacist for Hooks Drugs from 1956-1987 and then served at St. Vincent Hospital for sixteen years before retiring in 2004.  Donald was a licensed pilot.  He enjoyed building and fixing computers as well as building model ships.  Donald also enjoyed traveling with his wife.  He was an avid Pacers fan.

Surviving are: his sister, Linda Jacobsen;  his brother-in-law, Gene Watchbaugh;  one niece and two nephews.

He was preceded in death by: his parents, Donald and Florence; his wife, Sharron; and his sister-in-law, Sharon Watchbaugh.

Friends may visit from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, November 18 at Goodwin Funeral Home, 200 S. Main St., Frankfort, with a funeral service at 1:00 p.m.  Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Kirklin.  Goodwin Funeral Home is honored to assist the Cunningham family.  Memorials may be made to the Frankfort American Legion, 451 W. Clinton St., Frankfort, IN 46041.  Please visit goodwinfuneralhome.com where you may share a condolence with the family.