Donald Elvin Eller

Donald Elvin Eller, 88, passed away August 8, 2024 at Heritage Place Assisted Living in Burleson, Texas. He was born September 25, 1935 in Kennedale, Tx. to Leo and Lena (Mills) Eller. Don grew up in Kennedale, Tx. where he attended Kennedale schools for 11 years. He then graduated from Poly Tech, Fort Worth, Tx. in 1954. After high school, he began work for Acme Brick as refractory material salesman. He left Acme Brick for AP Green Refractories where he retired at 59 years old after 40 years of total service.

Don was proud to be a member of Lane Prairie Baptist Church in Joshua, Tx. where his parents attended before him and his daughter and son in law still attend.

Don lived much of his adult life on a small ranch in Cleburne, Tx. where cowboys gathered every weekend for a buckout or roping practice. He rode broncs, judged rodeos and was the front man in a country band for years. He served as Exalted Ruler at the Elks Lodge in Cleburne for many years and he was a scratch golfer. For many years he looked forward to the annual “Thumper Open”. He and his buddies Rex, Mike, Ron and Steve met at Falconhead Country Club, Burneyville, Ok. for lots of golf and plenty of laughs. He really enjoyed fishing outings with his brother JD as well.

Don was preceded in death by his parents Leo and Lena Eller, his son Michael Don Eller and his brothers Richard Eller (Angela) and JD Eller (Sydney).

Don is survived by his daughter Donna White (Jimmy) of Burleson, Tx.; his grandchildren Chelsey White of Austin and Brigitte White (Mario) of Burleson; his great grandchildren Mihlee and Madelyn; sister in laws Sydney Eller and Angela Eller of Burleson and many nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be held at Emerald Hills Funeral Home 500 Kennedale Sublett Road, Kennedale, Tx. 76060 at 10:00 am, August 23, 2024. Visitation will be prior to the service at 9:30 am. The family will be greeting friends and family at that time. Burial will immediately follow at Emerald Hills.

In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to a scholarship fund in memory of Mike Eller. Checks can made out to and mailed to Texas Beta AVC Attn: Tim Williams 7108 La Cosa Dr. Dallas, Tx 75248. Please note the donation is for the Michael D Eller scholarship fund. Donations can also be made online at Give.sigep.org/give/212044/#!/donation/checkout Select TX Beta Michael D Eller Scholarship.