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Donald E. “Don” Richardson

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Donald E. “Don” Richardson

Birth
Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Death
26 Mar 2022 (aged 84)
Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA
Burial
Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA Add to Map
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Donald "Don" E. Richardson, 84, of Perrysville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville.

He was born in Danville, Illinois on May 25, 1937, the son of John and Edith Richardson. Don married Mary Richardson and from this union they had three children, Jon (Jill) Richardson, Carole (John) Holecz and Susan (John) Jaynes and they survive.

On August 4, 1984, Don married Janice Richardson; she precedes him the death. Janice brought into Don's life her two daughters, Barbara (Darren) York and Mary Lena (Ed) Hutchison that added so much joy to his life.

Don then married Nancy Wait and they have spent many wonderful years together; she survives.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Cassandra (Dillon) Allison, Spencer (Brianna) Richardson, Cody (Alix) Zeigler, Bethany Zeigler, Shelby (Steve) Kittrell, Brandon Jaynes, Mary Emma York, Moise York and Anna York; brother, Jack (Donna) Richardson and 8 great-grandchildren.

Don graduated from Oakwood High School before attending Eastern Illinois University, where he obtained his bachelor's degree. He spent his life farming. Don then worked at Quaker Oats. After retiring, he spent 8 years being the Catlin Township Road Commisioner.

He enjoyed hunting, collecting guns, and riding horses.

Don will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park.

Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Service
Donald "Don" E. Richardson, 84, of Perrysville, Indiana, passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville.

He was born in Danville, Illinois on May 25, 1937, the son of John and Edith Richardson. Don married Mary Richardson and from this union they had three children, Jon (Jill) Richardson, Carole (John) Holecz and Susan (John) Jaynes and they survive.

On August 4, 1984, Don married Janice Richardson; she precedes him the death. Janice brought into Don's life her two daughters, Barbara (Darren) York and Mary Lena (Ed) Hutchison that added so much joy to his life.

Don then married Nancy Wait and they have spent many wonderful years together; she survives.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Cassandra (Dillon) Allison, Spencer (Brianna) Richardson, Cody (Alix) Zeigler, Bethany Zeigler, Shelby (Steve) Kittrell, Brandon Jaynes, Mary Emma York, Moise York and Anna York; brother, Jack (Donna) Richardson and 8 great-grandchildren.

Don graduated from Oakwood High School before attending Eastern Illinois University, where he obtained his bachelor's degree. He spent his life farming. Don then worked at Quaker Oats. After retiring, he spent 8 years being the Catlin Township Road Commisioner.

He enjoyed hunting, collecting guns, and riding horses.

Don will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park.

Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Service


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  • Created by: RWCNAC
  • Added: Mar 27, 2022
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  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/238066295/donald_e-richardson: accessed ), memorial page for Donald E. “Don” Richardson (25 May 1937–26 Mar 2022), Find a Grave Memorial ID 238066295, citing Sunset Memorial Park, Danville, Vermilion County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by RWCNAC (contributor 46739623).