Donald Dale Ross, 73 years of age, of Concordia passed away Sunday, July 20, 2025 at North Central Kansas Medical Center in Concordia.
He was born on January 5, 1952 at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Concordia, Kansas to Ray and Virginia (Huber) Ross.
Donald “Donny or DR” graduated from Concordia Jr. Sr. High School in 1970. He played football and enjoyed a successful wrestling career throughout his high school years. His matches were always highly anticipated by the crowd.
Donny retired from Pueblo Chemical where he worked as a warehouse man for several years.
Donny loved to go camping and fishing, especially with his fishing buddy Dave. You would also find Donnie frequently at the convenience store buying his scratch tickets in hopes he would get a big win.
Donald is survived by his brother, Billy Floyd (Felicia) Ross of Concordia, KS; sister, Sheila (Burley) Lett of Idaho Falls, ID; 10 nieces and nephews; several great nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Virginia, his sister, Sherry Root, sister, Kathy Sterling.
Donald's wishes were to be cremated, and private family gathering will be held at a later time
The family suggests memorials to O’Connor Animal Shelter in care of Chaput-Buoy Funeral Home, PO Box 606, Concordia, KS 66901.
For online condolences please visit www.chaputbuoy.com.