Donald D. Belmar's Obituary
Decatur-Donald D. Belmar, 80, of Decatur, passed away at 4:28 a.m. Friday, April 17, 2009 at his residence with his family by his side.
Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded. Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home is assisting the family with these arrangements. Online condolences and memories may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
Donald was born April 4, 1929 in Decatur, the son of John and Dorothy (Tucker) Belmar. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. He was the owner/operator of a radiator repair shop. He married Anita I. Schell.
He leaves behind his wife Anita, sons; Michael of Temecula, CA, David of Lake Wales, FL, and Donald of Decatur, daughters; Sharon Venthornout of Indian Rock Beach, FL and Susan Commorato of Palm Harbor, FL, step-sons; Larry Martin of Terre Haute, IN, Ronald Martin of West Terre haute, IN, Michael Martin of Saint Mary, IN, and Steven Martin of Terre Haute, IN, step-daughters; Connie Puckett of Terre Haute, IN, Lisa Dickson of Montgomery, IL, and Sara Couch of Clarence, IL, four grandchildren, eighteen step-grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother.
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