Don Caillouet Obituary

Don Caillouet was a man who loved God, people and living life. He was born in Texarkana, TX, on November 1, 1941, to Louis and Helen Houteling Caillouet, graduated high school in Texico, New Mexico, and attended Long Beach City College in Los Angeles, where he learned the electrical trade. He was drafted into the Army on his 24th birthday and remained in the guard for 10 years, being discharged with the rank of Staff Sgt. After working in the electrical trade, Don discovered that he was good at selling, so he began a successful career selling water wells and pumps, first for Henkle Drilling in Garden City, KS, and then for Layne-Christenson in Kansas City. Don was a member of the Kansas Ground Water Association, holding several positions and eventually being named President of the Board. Don also was awarded special recognition in 2013 from the Missouri Water Conference for outstanding work and support.

Midway through his life, Don accepted Jesus Christ and began a life of helping others. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Lawrence. He also volunteered with Crown Ministries as a financial counselor, and in 2008 received the Crowning Achievement Award.

Don was a devoted family man. In 1996 he married Coralee Ann Marshall Ramsay, (Corky). He enjoyed his children, Dawn Smith (Randy), Bryan Brown, Donnie Caillouet, JaQue Singleton (Stu), Marylee Ramsay, and Keri Griffin; his grandchildren, Whitney and Erica Smith, Samantha and Balee Brown, and Devon (Rhyan), Alycia, Cora, and Marshall Griffin, and great grandson, Raylan Griffin. Don is also survived by his sister Peggy, brothers-in-law George Judah and John Marshall (Ronda) and several nephews and nieces. His brother Joe and sister Ellen Ann preceded him in death.

Memorials may be made in Don's name to the First United Methodist Church or to a charity of the donor's choice. Funeral services will be held on April 2, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church, 946 Vermont St, Lawrence. Online condolences at rumsey-yost.com