Donald Loyd Wahl

Donald Loyd Wahl, 88, of Walsh, Illinois, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Three Springs Senior Living and Rehabilitation, Chester, Illinois.

 


He was born to the late Roy and Florence (nee McCormick) Wahl on May 19, 1935 in Red Bud, Illinois. 

 


Donald married Doris Elaine Ashley on July 14, 1956, she preceded him in death in 2001.

 


He had worked for Spartan Printing for 7 years, Singer Furnace Factory in Red Bud for 24 years and had retired at Gilster Mary-Lee Corporation where he worked for 5 years.

 


Donald was a member of Preston United Methodist Church. He was an avid horseshoe player, fisherman and gardener. Donald also enjoyed camping and adored his late dog Chewy.

 

He was an United States Army Veteran.

 


Survivors:

   2 Children:

        Robert A. (Tammy) Wahl Evansville, IL

        Donna Copple Walsh, IL

   1 Sister:

        Barbara (John) Sauerhage Baldwin, IL

   6 Grandchildren

   10 Great Grandchildren

 


Preceded in Death by: Parents, 1 Son-in-law – Jeffrey Copple, 1 Brother – Oliver Wahl and 1 Great Granddaughter – Gabriella

 


Funeral Service:

   11:00 am, Wednesday, October 18, 2023

   Pechacek Funeral Home, Evansville, Illinois

Officiating:

   Rev. Phillip Keeton

Interment:

   Union Cemetery

   Schuline, Illinois

Visitation:

   Tuesday – 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm

   Wednesday – 10:00 am – 11:00 am

   Pechacek Funeral Homes, Evansville, Illinois

 


Memorials:

   Family Choice