Donald Edward Etling's Obituary
Donald Edward Etling, 81, of Decatur, died on November 1, 2012 in Decatur Memorial Hospital. Mr. Etling was born July 19, 1931, in St. Louis, MO, son of Edward and Grace (Murphy) Etling. A US Navy Veteran, Donald grew up in St. Louis, MO, where he attended and graduated elementary and high school. He then attended and graduated from Moberly Junior College and the University of Missouri attaining a degree in Industrial Engineering. Donald worked at A.E. Staley Co. for 22 years before retiring in 1988. After retirement Donald enjoyed white water rafting, canoeing, and kayaking. He also enjoyed working with wood, music boxes and other painted wood objects. Donald married Betty L. Berktold October 16, 1954 in St. Louis, MO. Surviving is his wife Betty; daughter, Dianne (Don) Asay; sons: Michael (Set Meyers) Etling, and Brian (Rebecca) Etling; grandchildren: Heather (Chris) Asay Senger, Donnie Asay, Sam and Max Etling; great granddaughter, Sydney Senger; brother, Tom (Helen) Etling. Special thanks to Dr. Tarter and the caring nurses and staff at DMH. The family will receive friends Sunday, November 4, 2012 from 3 to 5 pm in the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home; vigil prayer service will be at 2:30. Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 am Monday, November 5, 2012 at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church; Rev. Richard Weltin celebrant. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery with military rites conducted by the Macon County Honor Guard concluding with the 'Flight Home' ceremony. In lieu of flowers memorials are requested to: Northeast Community Fund, Good Samaritan Inn or Catholic Charities. The Etling family is being served by the Graceland/Fairlawn Funeral Home and Cremation Center, 2091 N. Oakland Ave., Decatur, IL 62526. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.gracelandfairlawn.com.
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