Graveside services for the Air Force Veteran will be held at 11:00 am at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, 20953 W Hoff Rd, Elwood, IL on Friday, April 3, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary. He leaves behind his half brother, Dan Rial, of Crete and Guatemala; his ex-wife Marie and their 2 sons, Donald of Peoria and Jeffrey (Susan) of Mahomet, and 4 grandchildren, Kelsie, Trever, Evan and Gracie of Mahomet. He was a graduate of Crete High School and lived most of his life in the Crete area. He spent many years documenting family genealogy.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Legion Post 1291.