Donald Phillip "Donnie" Bischoff, age 83 of New Haven, passed away Saturday, September 15, 2018 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born June 6, 1935 in Louisville. He was a Dairy Farmer. He formerly served on the board of the Nelson County Farm Bureau and was once named Master Conservationist by the Nelson County Conservation District.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Saint Vincent de Paul Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leslie Phillip and Viola Jean Beckley Bischoff, one son, Joel T. Bischoff and one brother-in-law, Leonard Eickholtz.

Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Carol Stuppy Bischoff; one son, Timothy Bischoff (Stacey) of New Haven; three sisters, Carolyn Eickholtz of Charlestown, Indiana, Janet Grolmes (Mike) of Shelbyville and Jeannie Bischoff of Louisville; three grandchildren; his faithful canine companion "Boots".

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 AM Tuesday, September 18, 2018 at Saint Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, 104 Church Street, New Hope. Rev. Ken Fortener will preside with Deacon Stephen Bowling assisting. Burial will follow in the church cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Marion County Veterans Honor Guard.

Visitation is 3-8 PM Monday at Mattingly Funeral Home, 195 Holy Cross Road, Loretto, with a prayer service at 7 PM by Deacon Stephen Bowling.

Memorials may go to Hospice of Nelson County, 711 McDowell Blvd, Bardstown, KY 40004 or Mass of the Air, 508 Breckenridge Lane, Louisville, KY 40207.