Donald Lee Claypole, 80, died October 24, 2014 at his home in Hutchinson, with his daughter at his side. He was born December 10, 1933 in Enid, OK, the son of Joseph and Amanda L. Brady Claypole. A resident of Hutchinson most of his life, he was owner and operator of Claypole Heating and Refrigeration. He served in the United States Army. On October 13, 1953 he married Elizabeth Jane Jewett. She died May 22, 1971.
Survivors include a daughter, Debbie Yutzy and husband Roger, Hutchinson, a son, Bill Claypole and wife Janice, Wichita, 3 grandchildren, Beth Bacon, Shane Claypole, and Jeremy Claypole, one great granddaughter, Kylie Bacon, 7 nieces, and 3 nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Tom Claypole, a sister, Norma June Branton, and 2 brothers, Gene and Coleman Claypole.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory, Hutchinson, with Chaplain Amy Claassen presiding. Burial will follow at Fairlawn Burial Park, Hutchinson. Visitation will be held 1-9PM Monday and 9AM to 9PM Tuesday at Penwell-Gabel Funeral Home and Crematory. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warriors Project or the Make a Wish Foundation, both in care of the funeral home.