He was born September 18, 1936 in Peoria to Grant D. and Mary S. (Jacobs) Egan. He married Juanita Davis on December 28, 1956 in Peoria.
Surviving are his children Donald (Kathleen Ann) Egan II of Peoria, Kelly Mae Egan of Peoria, Anthony P. (Coleen) Egan of East Peoria, Kenneth J. (Birdie) Egan of Bellevue, Lori L. (Jeff) Hines of Bartonville; 9 grandchildren Donald Dean Egan III, Sheila Mae Egan, Jennifer Elizabeth Egan, Nicholas Anthony Egan, Kristen Renee’ Egan, Nicole Marie Vandusen, Kenneth Dean Egan, Katie Christine Hines, Nathan Egan Hines; 1 great grandson J’Vion Lawrence Jones; 5 brothers Grant A. Egan, George D. Egan, Walter L. Egan, James F. Egan all of Peoria, John B. Egan of Longville, MN; and 3 sisters Shirley A. Karl of Peoria, Phyllis J. Hopkins and Betty J. Sutherland both of Oceanside, CA.
He was preceded in death by his parents 3 brothers and 2 sisters.
Donald was a Korean War veteran serving with the U.S. Army. He later worked 23 years for Pabst Brewery retiring in 1985.
Donald enjoyed spending time with his family especially his children, grandchildren, and great-grandson. He touched many lives and was loved by all who knew him. He will be missed dearly.
A funeral service will be held at 7 p.m., Tuesday, April 6, 2010 at Davison-Fulton Woodland Chapel. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m. on Tuesday prior to services. Cremation will be accorded.
Memorials may be made to the Muscular Dystrophy Association.
View Donald’s life story at www.davison-fulton.com.
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