Donald Henry Jost, 83, of Haubstadt, IN, left this Earth to be with the Lord on October 11, 2022. He was born to the late Dan and Olivia (Scheller) Jost on April 13, 1939, in Haubstadt, IN besides his parents he is preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn ( Thompson) Jost and siblings; Marvin, William and Oscar Jost and Sister Rachel Jost.

Don was a faithful member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church, The Knights of St. John, The Right to Life, American Legion post #194. Drafted during the Cold War he enjoyed his time and experience faithfully serving our country overseas in the United States Army.  Known as a generous man he has donated to many charities, worked for The Lord's Pantry and was a solid source for advice that would never fail. Many children in the community will know him by the many custom built barn toy boxes he fabricated and donated to the Die Kirche Auktion. The surrounding counties and local communities are decorated with many of the desirable custom homes lovingly built by Don Jost Construction Inc. which he founded in 1979.

He will be lovingly remembered as an excellent provider, strong father and proud grandfather with a strong devotion to his family and faith. Being one that loves a challenge he proved through his life and by example you can accomplish anything.

He is survived by his children, Donald Jost, Jr. of Haubstadt, IN, Terry (Nicki) Jost of Haubstadt, IN, Marie (Tom) Cochran of Haubstadt, IN, Aaron (Misti) Jost of Evansville, IN, Rebecka (Joseph) Wortman of Evansville, IN, Sarah (Jeremiah) Rigg of Haubstadt, IN, Ruth Jost of Evansville, IN, and Kevin (Whitney) Jost of Evansville, IN; siblings, John Jost of Salt Lake City, UT and Mary Jane (Tom) Thompson of Haubstadt, IN; 13 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren, and one great grandchild on the way.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be on Monday, October 17, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church with Father Andrew Thomas as celebrant. Visitation will be on Sunday, October 16, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Stodghill Funeral Home in Fort Branch and again on Monday, October 17, 2022, from 9:00 a.m. until mass time at Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church. Rosary services will be on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at 3:30 p.m. performed by the Knights of St. John at Stodghill Funeral Home. Military Honors will be performed by the Veterans of Gibson County at Sts. Peter and Paul Cemetery following mass. Donations can be made to the Knights of St. John or to Right to Life.

Right to Life of Gibson County
P.O. Box 324, Haubstadt IN 47639

Knights of St. John
107 S Main St, Haubstadt IN 47839
Tel: 1-812-768-6761