Donald R. Marr

Donald R. "Don" Marr, 72, of New Berlin passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, August 2, 2010 at his residence. Don was born March 28, 1938 in New Berlin Township, the son of Woodrow and Marjorie Fulton Marr, who preceded him in death. He married Judy Meier on June 13, 1959 in Springfield. Don graduated in 1956 from New Berlin High School. Don was a former member of Sangamon County 4-H. He worked for many years as a heavy equipment operator, which included ten years of service as the Road Commissioner for New Berlin Township from 1963 to 1973 and Perry Broughton Excavating. In the 1990's Don served as Mayor of New Berlin and has also previously served on the New Berlin Volunteer Fire Department. Most recently he had been employed as a night watchman for Pinkerton Security. He loved vegetable gardening and was even known for his produce in the last few years. Don also enjoyed old cars and restoring player pianos. Don is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judy; a son, Bill (Sarah) Marr of Springfield; two daughters, Jodi Marr of New Berlin and Traci Marr of Bedford, TX; three granddaughters, Tara Mulkey, Lauren Klump, and Lainey Marr; a sister, Nancy (Dale) Kester of Cape Girardeau, MO; a foster sister, Margaret (Lambert) Steele of Buffalo; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center. The family will receive friends for a memorial gathering from 9:00 a.m. until the time of ceremony at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 6, 2010 at McCullough-Delaney & Butler Funeral Home, 714 E. Gibson, New Berlin, with Rev. Warren Brosi, officiating. Burial will follow at Woodwreath Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alterna-Care Hospice Care of Sangamon County, 319 East Madison, Suite 3N, Springfield, IL 62701 or New Berlin/Island Grove EMS, 206 West Illinois, New Berlin, IL 62670.