Donald K. Spaeny, 86, of Hutchinson, died Dec. 21, 2011, at Hospice House.

He was born Nov. 16, 1925, at Lyons, the son of Ernest C. and Ora Kathryn Runkle Spaeny.

He graduated from Lyons High School and was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving in World War II. Donald was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and was a life member of both the Lysle Rishel Post #68 of the American Legion, where he was Past Commander, and the Hoisington V.F.W. Post #7428. He was a retired automotive industrial equipment representative for Stewart-Warner.

Donald married Alberta J. Humphrey on Jan. 4, 1948, in Hoisington. She survives.

Other survivors include: three sons, Michael C. Spaeny and wife Twila of Hutchinson, Mark A. Spaeny and wife Reja of Springfield, Mo., and Matthew J. Spaeny and wife Mykl of Yukon, Okla.; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 2011, at Elliott Mortuary, with the Rev. Jim Rhaesa presiding. Burial will be in Penwell-Gabel Cemetery and Mausoleum, Hutchinson, with military honors provided by the U.S. Army Honor Guard from Fort Riley, Kan. A register book may be signed from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the family will greet friends from 7 to 8 p.m., all on Thursday at Elliott Mortuary. The casket will remain closed.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Central Prairie Honor Flight, sent in care of Elliott Mortuary, 1219 N. Main, Hutchinson KS 67501.