Donald J Eilers

Don was a graduate of Belleville West High School and retired from McDonnell Douglas as a designer engineer after many years. He was a longtime member of Belleville Assembly of God. He was a handy man who built his home and always kept an immaculate yard, free of sticks and leaves. Don had a wonderful sense of humor and an infectious smile that captivated an entire room. He enjoyed traveling with his wife, dancing, and being with his family and friends. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Mr. Eilers was preceded in death by his parents, John E. and Norvella, nee Vorsche, Eilers; one daughter, Beverly Staudt; one sister, Dorothy Eilers; one step-son, Joseph Houston; one grandson, Mark David Staudt; and one great-grandson Jaxon Miller.

Survived and missed by his wife, Alice, nee Houston, Eilers; one son, Keith (Karen) Eilers; five grandchildren, Ross (Rachel)Eilers, Neil (Lindsey) Eilers, Angie (Ryan) Foree, Nicole (Joe) Rogers, and Natalie (Chris) Miller; his grandchildren, Autumn Foree, Amber Foree, Roman Foree, Reed Eilers, Nick Rogers, Isabella Miller, and Charlotte Miller; five step-children, Sonny (Kay) Houston, Steve Houston, Stephanie (Byron) Nowak, Tony Houston, and Gloria (Earl) Ridgway; one sister, Ruth Essenfelder; numerous step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, cousins, and friends.

Don’s family would like to express a special and heartfelt thank you to the staff of Charles Gardens Retirement Community for their care and support over the years.

Memorial donations are appreciated to Alzheimer’s Association. Memories and expressions of condolences may be offered at www.lakeviewfuneralhm.com.

Friends may call from 4-8 p.m., Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at Lake View Funeral Home, Fairview Heights, Illinois. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 20, 2016 at the funeral home. Interment to follow in Lake View Memorial Gardens, Fairview Heights, Illinois.