Don Dively

Donald Ray Dively, Jr., 69, of Lakeway, Texas, VP of Contracts and Risk Management at SiEnergy LP, died Wednesday, October 14, 2020 after a 2-year courageous battle with pancreatic cancer. Don was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, and mentor to so many. He is dearly loved and will be missed.

Don was born in Taylorville, IL to Donald Ray Dively, Sr. and Norma Jean Waterman. He graduated from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale with a degree in Accounting and was a Rhodes Scholar.

He moved to Texas and quickly considered himself a Texan at heart. Don was passionate about The University of Texas Longhorns Football, had season tickets, and was one of the longest members of the Orangebloods. He was a long time Spurs, Cubs, and Bears fan. Don was also an avid reader who was passionate about history, the Civil War, and historical sites. A long-time hobby of Don’s was working on classic cars and his two Diamond T trucks. He loved traveling with his wife and family, and experiencing beautiful scenery, culture, food, music, shopping, and art.

Don is survived by his wife of 26 years, June M. Dively, his children and their spouses Denelle & Billy Van Osten, Desiree & Jon Hatcher, Jennifer & Chris Gruninger, and Dakota; his grandchildren Reese, Zoë, Aubry, Amelia, and Lillian. He was also survived by his siblings and their spouses Deb & Wayne, Bill & Mary Jo, and Dave & Peggy; his nephews and nieces Rich & Meenakshi, Ted & Mary, Bill Jr. & Rosie, TJ (Todd Jacob), Josh & Casey, Lacey & Calvin, and their families. Also, his mother-in-law Lottie, sisters-in-law Stacey and Marynell, and his nephew-in-law and spouse Josh & Amy.

Thank you to everyone who loved and cared for Don. The family welcomes you to celebrate Don’s life by sharing your memories and photos. Memorial charitable contributions may be made to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network: pancan.org.