Donald E. Woerner

A graduate of Manual High School and Bradley University, Don also served his country in the Army Air Corps. Upon discharge he took an accounting job at Wilkins Pipe & Supply and retired as President of the company in the 1990's. Don was one of the founding fathers of Concordia Lutheran School in Peoria. Golf, fishing, spending winters in Arizona, and traveling were his favorite pastimes. His family, friends, & church were most precious to him.

Don is survived by his beloved wife, Virginia; daughter, Nancy Goldsmith (Tom); grandsons Ryan Goldsmith (Lori) and Adam Goldsmith (Erin); and great granddaughter Sophia Goldsmith. He also leaves behind nieces, nephews, cousins, & friends that were a special part of his life. Don was preceded in death by his parents and sister, Evelyn.

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018 at Redeemer Lutheran Church, 6801 N Allen Rd., Peoria. Visitation will be held at Redeemer prior to the service from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Burial at Lutheran Cemetery in Peoria will immediately follow the service.

Memorial contributions may be made to: Redeemer Lutheran Church, Peoria, IL or Ascension Lutheran Church, Tucson, AZ.