Donald "Don" Wayne Tatman of Iola, KS,  passed away peacefully at home on June 21, 2022 at the age of 66.

Don was born September 3, 1955 in Emporia, Kansas to Rollin "Wayne" and Eula "Gwen" (Metcalfe) Tatman. On June 21, 1979, he married Glenna "Kaye" Gifford. The couple was blessed with four children: Timothy, Angela, Andrea, and Brandon.

Don was not afraid to work, from a young age he worked many odd jobs. In the late 1970's, he became a police officer in Greenwood County and Yates Center, Kansas. His favorite job was being a Dad and Papa.

Don is survived by his children: Timothy (Stephanie) of Anna, Texas; Angela (Eric) B'Hymer of Iola; Andrea (Brandon) Weide of Iola; Brandon (Ashley) Tatman of Hammond, Louisiana; twelve grandchildren, Taylor, Matthew, Timothy, Tegan, Emma, Madison, Trevor, Emma, Tylen, Wade, Gannon, and Presleigh; three great-grandchildren, Gabe, Vivienne, and Jovi; brothers John of Wenatchee, Washington, Rodney of Ottawa, KS, and Jay of Emporia, KS, sister Karen of Hartford, KS.

Don is preceded in death by wife Kaye, parents Wayne and Gwen, and two younger brothers, Kenny and Lonnie.

Funeral services will be held 10:30 A.M. Saturday, June 25, 2022, at Campbell Funeral Home in Yates Center, KS. Burial will follow in Yates Center Cemetery.

The family will meet with friends from 6:30 to 8:00 P.M. Friday at Campbell Funeral Home.

Memorial contributions may be made to ACARF (Allen County Animal Rescue Facility) and may be sent in care of Campbell Funeral Home, PO Box 188, Yates Center, KS 66839.