He is preceded in death by his parents, Bob Athy and Margaret Palmer.
Don is survived by wife, Sun Cha Athy of Belleville, Illinois, brother, Bob Athy of Vancouver Washington, son, Marty (Nancy) of Belleville, Illinois, daughters; Joan (Bruce) Bjerke of Forest Lake, Minnesota, Karen Athy-Penrose of Urbana Illinois, Kathy (Greg) Sherwood of North Oaks, Minnesota, Gail Athy Bach of Lake Barrington, Illinois, Jean (Kevin) Bjerke of Dunstable, Massachusetts, many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Don served his country in the United States Air Force and later was a mechanic for Illinois Power for many years. He enjoyed Lionel Trains and old Fords and he loved his kids.
Services will be private at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois.
Memorials may be made to Zion Lutheran Church, Belleville, Illinois.
