Donald M. Rohrig, 83, of Illiopolis, died at 3:08 a.m. on Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at Memorial Medical Center. Donald was born December 4, 1932 in Stanley, IA, the son of Frank J. and Alice L. Martin Rohrig. He married Beverly Herman in 1956 in Riverton. Donald graduated from Illiopolis High School and served his country in the U.S Air Force. He was employed with Borden Chemical for 35 years until his retirement in 1995. He enjoyed restoring vehicles: he built a truck out of a car and built a two-seated go-kart for his kids. Donald loved to build birdhouses, tinker in the garage, work on lawn mowers, and mowing. He enjoyed camping, traveling, and sitting in the gazebo watching birds. Saturday was country western TV night in his home. Donald was a caring and generous person who loved spending time with his family. He was hardworking and known for helping other people. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Janice Rohrig; son-in-law, Tim Boosinger; and four sisters. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Beverly Rohrig of Illiopolis; daughters, Tammy Boosinger of Springfield and Donna (husband, Bill) Ingrum of Illiopolis; brother, Richard (wife, Sharon) Rohrig of Springfield; sister, Louise (husband, Don) Adams of Mt. Auburn; grandchildren, Caitlyn, Collin, and Adam (wife, Hayley) Ingrum, and Kamri Boosinger; and two great-grandchildren, Sawyer and Lincoln Ingrum. Cremation will be accorded by Butler Cremation Tribute Center following ceremonies. Funeral Ceremony: 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home, 900 S. 6th Street, Springfield, IL 62703 with Linda Blakeman officiating. Visitation: Family will receive friends following the ceremony until 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at Kirlin-Egan & Butler Funeral Home. Private family burial will be held at a later date at Riverside Cemetery in Illiopolis. Memorial contributions can be made to: Gateway 4 Paws, P.O. Box 4533, Fairview Heights, IL 62208 (Animal Rescue) or St. Jude's Children Hospital, P.O. Box 1000, Department 142, Memphis, TN 38148.
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