DODGE CITY – Donald "Don" Gene Costello, 73 died Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at St. Catherine Hospital, Garden City, Kansas.

He was born on July 22, 1950 at Kansas City, Missouri the son of Eugene and Jaqueline (Pittman) Costello. He moved to Dodge City from Derby, Kansas in 1974. He was the owner and operator of D & J Shows. He enjoyed traveling for both work and pleasure, and driving all sorts of vehicles - from semis to mopeds. When not in the driver's seat, he spent his time loving on the animals his wife and children brought into their home, tinkering in his shop fixing things, playing cards with many beloved family members, and watching NASCAR from beginning to end with a big nap in the middle. He especially loved playing chess with his grandchildren. All good times also included an ample amount of good food.

He was a member of Cross Connections Church, Dodge City.

On June 26, 1974 he married Annette Foster in Dodge City, Kansas. She survives.

Survivors also include: 2 children, Carman Moon and husband Geoffrey, Santa Fe, New Mexico and Stacy Boswell and husband Aaron, Dodge City; a sister, Sherron Magyar, Derby, Kansas and 2 grandchildren: Delia and Reed Moon.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, Sandra Laymon and a brother, Ronald Costello.

Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 15, 2024 at 11:00 am at Cross Connections Church with Pastors Josh Smith and David Graves officiating. There will be no public visitation as cremation has taken place. Friends may sign the register book Thursday from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm at Ziegler Funeral Chapel, Dodge City.

The family suggests memorials to the Dodge City Public Library, 1901 N. 14th Ave., Dodge City, Kansas 67801.