August 21, 1928 – January 27, 2017
Don A. Tabbert, 88, of Fishers, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017 at Carmel Health & Living. He was born on August 21, 1928 to George and Anna (Hermann) Tabbert in Hamilton, Ohio.
Don was a 1946 graduate of Shortridge High School. He earned a degree in Political Science in 1950 and a degree in Juris Prudence in 1953 from Indiana University. Don practiced law in the Indianapolis area for over 60 years, and was appointed by Governor Edgar Whitcomb as the Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of Indiana, which at that time, he was the youngest ever to serve. He later served as Gubernatorial Campaign Chairman for Governor Whitcomb. In 1964, Don was the Republican nominee for Congress in Indiana’s 11th District, narrowly missing election by 1% to Andrew Jacobs. He was a member of Third Church of Christ, Scientist in Indianapolis, Mystic Tie Lodge No. 398 F&AM (where he received the Award of Gold), Scottish Rite Valley of Indianapolis, and Murat Shrine of Indianapolis.
Don is survived by his children, Paige Davis, Kathleen Tabbert (Chris) Ash and Brian Wesley (Vanessa) Tabbert; step-daughter, Alanna (Francis) Ampil; nine grandchildren, Chris Daniel Waggoner, Carrie Waggoner, Elisabeth Westphal, Madison Cole, Morgan Cole, Trissa Ampil, Dominic Ampil, Aleesa Ampil and Joslyn Ampil; and nephew, Eric Spicklemire.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Patricia S. Tabbert in 2015; son, Chris Alan Tabbert; daughter, Linda Marie Westphal; and sisters, Jean Spicklemire and Lois Tabbert.
Services were held on Thursday, February 2, 2017 at Randall & Roberts Fishers Mortuary in Fishers, with visitation prior to the time of service.
Memorial contributions may be made to Adventure Unlimited, 5201 S Quebec Street, Greenwood Village, CO 80111; or Shriners Hospitals for Children, Office of Development, 2900 Rocky Point Drive, Tampa, FL 33607.
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