Ira Lee O'Donnell, 88, Navy Veteran, went to be with his Lord & Savior June 14, 2012.
Ira was born Oct. 3, 1923 in Argonia, KS to Francis William & Florence Mae (Cox) O'Donnell.
Retired from Cowie Electric (Automotive) and the owner of Eldon Ruck Magnetos and Small Engines at El Dorado, KS.
He loved spending time with his sons, grandsons and great grandchildren, yard work and reading about history.
Preceded in death by his parents; brothers, (twins) Vergil & Vernon, Omer E.G. "Doe"; sisters, Lila, Lela, Elva and Shirley.
Survived by his wife of 67 years, Zenett; sons, Ira L. Jr., Keith (Carrie) and Rodney, all of Wichita; brother, Keith O. (Mary) of Ozawkie; sister, Nadine Wait of Benton; 5 grandsons, Sean, Kevin, Doug, Rory and Padraic; 6 great grandchildren, Brice, Payton, Haily, Tristan, Aidan and Tayte.
Funeral service Tuesday at 2:00 p.m., Visitation with family present, Monday from 4 to 8 p.m., both at Old Mission Mortuary.
Special thanks and appreciation to Pastor Joe Swigart, Dr. Dennis Buth and Dr. David Johnson.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cornerstone Bible Church or Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.