Also surviving are his daughter, Jessica (Gregory) Wilcox; son, Jeremiah (Melissa) Alwerdt; granddaughters; Hayden Alwerdt, Kaitlyn Alwerdt, Emily Wilcox, Elizabeth Wilcox and Evelyn Wilcox; brother, David (Manon) Alwerdt; nieces, Krista Alwerdt, Amanda Uber, Brittany (Michael) DePhillips, Michelle Uber, Cathy Uber and Mary (Arly) Phelps; nephew, Jeffrey Dale Uber; Brother-in-law, Kevin (Edith) Uber and Sister-in-laws, Loretta Sue Uber and Teresa Uber.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Douglas Alwerdt; nephew, Cody Alwerdt, Brothers-in-law, Steven and Jeffrey Uber.
Donald was a graduate of Lanphier High School and received his Master's Degree in Workforce Education from Southern Illinois University.
Don worked as Construction Superintendent for Laborers Local 477; he was Facilities Director and Math Instructor with Lincoln Land Community College; served as Property Manager at Marine Bank and worked for Sangamon County in Inspections and Energy Audit division.
He was a Life Member of NRA and Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA).
Don was proud of his accomplishments as an Illinois Professional Archer, an All-State football offensive guard and was a National Archery champion.
He enjoyed all his family (especially his granddaughters), gardening, planting flowers; his farm, hunting, and fishing.
Visitation: 4-7 pm, Wednesday May 31, 2023 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Cancer Center or the University of Iowa Holden Cancer Center.
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Also surviving are his daughter, Jessica (Gregory) Wilcox; son, Jeremiah (Melissa) Alwerdt; granddaughters; Hayden Alwerdt, Kaitlyn Alwerdt, Emily Wilcox, Elizabeth Wilcox and Evelyn Wilcox; brother, David (Manon) Alwerdt; nieces, Krista Alwerdt, Amanda Uber, Brittany (Michael) DePhillips, Michelle Uber, Cathy Uber and Mary (Arly) Phelps; nephew, Jeffrey Dale Uber; Brother-in-law, Kevin (Edith) Uber and Sister-in-laws, Loretta Sue Uber and Teresa Uber.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Douglas Alwerdt; nephew, Cody Alwerdt, Brothers-in-law, Steven and Jeffrey Uber.
Donald was a graduate of Lanphier High School and received his Master's Degree in Workforce Education from Southern Illinois University.
Don worked as Construction Superintendent for Laborers Local 477; he was Facilities Director and Math Instructor with Lincoln Land Community College; served as Property Manager at Marine Bank and worked for Sangamon County in Inspections and Energy Audit division.
He was a Life Member of NRA and Illinois State Rifle Association (ISRA).
Don was proud of his accomplishments as an Illinois Professional Archer, an All-State football offensive guard and was a National Archery champion.
He enjoyed all his family (especially his granddaughters), gardening, planting flowers; his farm, hunting, and fishing.
Visitation: 4-7 pm, Wednesday May 31, 2023 at Staab Funeral Home – Springfield.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Cancer Center or the University of Iowa Holden Cancer Center.
Share stories & photos at StaabObituary.com
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