Donald W. Ragan, 83, of Franklin, IN passed away Friday, July 15, 2022 at Morning Pointe of Franklin, IN.  He was born May 1, 1939 in Richmond, VA to Maynard Curtis Ragan and Julia (Oliver) Gaines.

Don attended St. Meinrad Seminary.  He was a graduate of Cathedral High School in Indianapolis, IN and attended Orange Coast College in Costa Mesa, CA.

Don served in the United States Marine Corps from 1962 until 1966 during the Vietnam War.

He was a Master Electrician for 60 years and was a member of the Indiana Brotherhood of Electrical Workers local 481 for 64 years and co-owner of Leader Electric Company for 17 years in Franklin and Columbus.

Don was a member of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Franklin, IN and the Hillview Country Club.

He enjoyed golf and spending time with his family, friends, and was a very proud and loving grandfather.

Survivors include his wife Freida (Ravellette) Ragan of Franklin, IN whom he married on May 29, 1983, a son Tom Ragan of Franklin, IN, stepdaughter Kristen Ray (Jacen) of Greenwood, IN, grandchildren Hailey Ragan of Franklin, IN, Madison Ellis (Bryan) of Greenwood, IN and Logan Ray of Greenwood, IN.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his siblings and a daughter Jennifer Ragan Pinkston.

Father Tim Decrane will conduct a service on Thursday, July 21, 2022 at 2:30 P.M. at Swartz Family Community Mortuary and Memorial Center, 300 South U.S. 31 (Morton Street) in Franklin, IN and will be live-streamed at www.swartzmortuary.com .  Friends may call Thursday July 21, 2022 from 12 Noon until service time at the mortuary.  The United States Marine Corps Honor Guard and Franklin American Legion Post 205 Honor Guard will conduct military honors.

Ennichement will be at the Resurrection Garden at Sts. Francis and Clare Catholic Church Columbarium in Greenwood, IN.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or at www.woundedwarriorproject.org .

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.swartzmortuary.com .  Information 317-738-0202.