ELLINWOOD, Kan. – Donald Dean “Don” Reazin, 76, of Ellinwood, Kan., passed away April 6, 2025, at his home. He was born April 19, 1948, in Stafford, Kan., the son of Melvin Thomas and Elnora (Barber) Reazin.
Don graduated from Lyons High School with the class of 1966, and in 1970 he graduated from Southwestern College, Winfield, Kan., with a bachelor’s degree in history. He played football at Southwestern and was part of the undefeated football team in 1967.
Don served in the United States Army from Aug. 6, 1970, until his honorable discharge March 27, 1972, attaining the rank of sergeant and serving two tours in the Vietnam War. He worked as an automotive and oilfield mechanic and as a farmer.
Don was a member of the Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Lyons, Kan., Rice County 4-H, and a member of the Salem Church family, Bushton, Kan.
He enjoyed golfing, and anything his kids and grandkids were involved in. Don loved cars and racing, most recently attending the Indianapolis 500 in 2024.
On March 12, 1976, Don was united in marriage with Debra Williams, in McPherson, Kan.
He is survived by his wife, Debra Reazin, of the home; three children, Tiayah Dimitt, Ellinwood, Tiffany Veatch and husband, Chris, Lyons, and Tom Reazin and wife, Brandi, Lyons; two brothers, Tom Reazin and wife, Ruth, Lyons, and twin brother Ron Reazin, Aurora, Colo.; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jan Williams and Wayne White, Scranton, Kan., Brad and Darla Williams, McPherson, Kan., Brian and Shawna Williams, Galva, and Julie and Jerome Schwarz, Grinnell, Kan.; 17 grandkids, Cassandra and husband, Ethan, Melissa and Adante, Peyton, Michael, Braiden, Troy and Erica, Mary, Kaitlyn, Lizzy, Sammi, Eric, Ashton, Caleb, Sarah, Dakota, and Madison; six great-grandkids, Dominic, Rayden, Maverick, Remmington, Meliante, and Silas; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.
Don was preceded in death by his parents; mother and father-in-law, LeRoy and Betty Williams; brother, Bob Reazin; sister, Kay Gruel; granddaughter, Kaci Reazin; and great-grandson, Christian.
Funeral service will be 10 a.m. Friday, April 11, at Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Lyons, with Pastor Tom Reazin and Pastor Christine Deeds officiating. Burial will follow at the Ebenezer United Methodist Church Cemetery with military honor by the Ft. Riley Honor Guard. Visitation will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, April 10, at Birzer Funeral Home, Lyons, with family present.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Ebenezer United Methodist Church, Lyons, or Robert Dole VA, sent in care of Birzer Funeral Home, 214 W. Ave. South, Lyons, KS 67554. Condolences can be left at birzerfuneralhomes.com.
