Donald Paul Putnam, 95, of Chapin, IL died Friday, Dec. 16, 2022, at White Hall Nursing & Rehab Center. He was born Oct. 13, 1927, in Scott County, the son of Charles and Margaret (Gordon) Putnam. He married Inez Opal Massey on June 28, 1946, in South Jacksonville and she preceded him in death on July 12, 2011. He is survived by two daughters, Judy (John) McKean, and Joyce Stock (Jack Cosner), both of Jacksonville; five grandchildren, Chad (Alison) Stock, Tara Cox (Mark Loges), Matthew (Melissa) Stock, Monica (Jim) Fullenkamp, and Jeremy Stock; and eleven great grandchildren, Sabrina Fullenkamp, Chase Stock, Hayley Stock, Alex Cox, Delaney Fullenkamp, Kendra Stock, Olivia Stock, Henry Stock, Inez Stock, Nettie Stock, and Emery Stock. He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife. Mr. Putnam worked for Freesen, Inc. for forty years, retiring in 1992. He was a member of Chapin Christian Church, Local #965, and Prairieland Heritage Museum, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He enjoyed restoring antique tractors. A memorial service will be held 11 am, Thursday, December 22, 2022, at the Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville, with burial at Diamond Grove Cemetery. The family will meet friends from 10-11 am prior to the service. Memorials are suggested to Chapin Christian Church or Prairieland Heritage Museum. The Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Jacksonville is in charge of arrangements. .