Born on February 7, 1942 in Mishawaka, Indiana, Don went on to graduate from St Joseph High School in 1959. He earned a BA from Elmhurst College in 1963 and an MA from Northern Illinois University in 1966. He met his wife Nancy when they both were first year teachers with the same free period at Downers Grove North High School in the Chicago suburbs. They were married in 1965.
Don was a committed educator, teaching students both at the high school and college level in speech, English, and communications. He was the debate coach, drama tech director and faculty advisor for Elmhurst College’s radio station (WRSE). Later in his career, he combined his love of teaching with administration, overseeing adult education programs at the college level.
Instilled with a strong sense of volunteerism, Don was an active member of St Louise de Marillac parish in LaGrange Park, Illinois. Aside from being a lector and Eucharistic Minister, he was a member and president of the Men’s Club and the Parish Council. He and Nancy were in charge of the Environment Committee for several years and were recipients of the Christifideles Award in 2013, bestowed by the Archdiocese of Chicago for devoted service.
He was also an active member of the Knights of Columbus, holding various state and local offices over the years. Also, along with Nancy, he was a weekly facilitator at Hinsdale Hospital’s New Day Center for 20 years.
Don had a lifelong passion for antique/classic cars. Coming from the South Bend, Indiana area, he was particularly taken with Studebakers. After his retirement, he purchased his first antique car and became active in local car clubs, holding several offices, including president of the Illinois region of AACA.
In 2016, Don and Nancy left behind the snow and cold of the Midwest and moved to Sun City, Arizona. They joined St Clement of Rome parish in Sun City where Don reprised his roles as a Eucharistic Minister and a lector. He also became involved in local car clubs, including C.A.R.S. of Sun Cities where he has most recently served as president.
Don was a devoted husband, father, “papa”/grandfather and friend. His smile, laugh, and sense of humor will be missed by many. He is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Nancy (née Heidenreich). He is also survived by three children: Holly (Richard) Davidson of Warminster, England; David (Theresa) Juday of Phoenix, Arizona; and Kevin (Lisa) Juday of Tinley Park, Illinois. He is the proud grandfather of Josef Bielanski, Tia Juday, Parker Bielanski, Calleigh Juday, and Reagan Juday. Don is preceded in death by his parents, Loys and Genevieve (née Golba) Juday and his baby brother, Robert Lee Juday.
A Memorial Service and Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM at Sunland Memorial Park, Mortuary & Cremation Center, 15826 Del Webb Blvd, Sun City, Arizona, 85351. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St Louise de Marillac Church, 1144 Harrison Ave, La Grange Park, Illinois, 60526, on Saturday, May 18th at 10:30 am and will be followed by a Celebration of Life.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Lupus Foundation of America.
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