Don E. Burton, 81, of Brookston, died at 9:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 2011 at his residence. He had been battling cancer since October of last year. He was born March 20, 1930 in Cass County, Indiana to the late C. Alfred and Grace I. (Burrous) Burton. He lived in Cutler until moving to Delphi in 1943, graduating from Delphi High School in 1948. His marriage was to Norma Johnson on April 9, 1949 in Delphi Christian Church. She survives. Mr. Burton was a lifelong farmer, starting in Carroll County until 1961 when he and his wife moved to their current Round Grove homestead in White County. He was a member of Badger Grove Baptist Church, a 50 year member of the Delphi Masonic Lodge, a White County 4-H leader and a member of the Brookston Optimist Club. Mr. Burton was a White County Republican Precinct Committeeman and also was a longtime member of the White County Ag Association board of directors. He enjoyed farming and farm machinery, including tractor shows. Surviving with his wife are two sons, David Burton (wife: Kathy) of West Lafayette and Steven Burton (wife: Judy) of Brookston; a daughter, Joy Mussche (husband: David) of Brookston and a brother, Dean O. Burton (wife: Francis) of Delphi. Don loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, Erin Powell, Claire Plantenga, Kelly Burton, Drew Burton, Chad Mussche and Megan Mussche and his great-grandchildren, Ethan, Deacon, Laurel, Jacqui, Noelia and Micah. Preceding him in death with his parents is a grandson, Craig Steven Burton. Friends may call from 3-7 p.m. Sunday, May 22, 2011 at Hartzler-Clapper Funeral Home of Brookston. Service there 10 a.m. Monday, May 23, 2011. Interment to follow in Brookston IOOF Cemetery. Memorials may be made to White County 4-H, White County Food Pantry or Badger Grove Baptist Church.