Donald "Donnie" Medders

Bartow - Donald "Donnie" Medders, age 77, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2026. He was born February 14, 1949, in Bartow, FL to Alwin Odell & Doris Marie (Rhoden) Medders. Donnie was an Engineer for the Department of Transportation. He was a Volunteer Fireman for Bartow Fire Department for many years. Donnie was an avid Hunter. He was preceded in death by his wife Leslie Medders. Donnie is survived by his daughter Shannon Bartels & husband Kelly of Fort Meade, sister Rita Alligood of Highland City, three grandsons and one great granddaughter. A Gathering of Family and friends will be held Thursday, October 15, 2026, from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Bartow Fire Department will do the "Last Alarm" for Donnie at 5:00 pm at Whidden-McLean Funeral Home in Bartow, FL. Condolences to family at www.whiddenmcleanfuneralhome.com.