Donald Eugene Belden, 90, passed away Tuesday, February 28, 2023 in Wichita. He was born on October 5, 1932 in Hutchinson to Hollie H and Osee A. (Davis) Belden. Donald married Merry Lou (Mitchell) Belden on June 6, 1954 in Iola, Kansas. She preceded him in death on March 11, 2017.
Donald graduated from Dighton High School in 1950. He went on to earn his Bachelor of Science from Kansas University. He worked as an accountant for Pratt Feeders. He was a member of Pratt Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder, Deacon and in the Choir. He was also a President and Member of Pratt Rotary Club and Green Valley Golf Course. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting, dancing, playing games, studying weather, KU Sports and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed flying and had his private pilot license.
He is survived by his children, Gregory Belden of Columbia, South Carolina and Nancy (Tracy) Drosselmeyer of Wichita; sister, Bettey (Rodney) Baeta of Cupertino, California; sisters in-law, Jorita Belden of Wichita and Susan Belden of Houston, Texas; granddaughters, Erin K. (fiance, Tramaine Thompson) Drosselmeyer of Jenks, Oklahoma and Alyssa M. (Braden) Louia of Wytheville, Virginia; and great-granddaughters, Aria Jade Thompson, Austyn Avery Thompson and Leighton Rivie Louia.
Donald is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Merry Lou Belden; and brothers, Ronald Belden and Guy "Neil" Belden.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at 10:00 a.m., Monday, March 6, 2023 at Pratt Presbyterian Church, Pratt with John Hamm presiding. Inurnment with military honors will follow at Greenlawn Cemetery, Pratt.
Memorials may be made to Pratt Presbyterian Church or Pratt Rotary Club in care of Larrison Mortuary, 300 Country Club Road, Pratt. Online condolences may be made at www.larrisonmortuary.com.