Mr. Donald R. Meischner
December 21, 1936 - January 29, 2019
Donald R. Meischner, 82, of Peoria, died at 7:28 AM on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center in Peoria. He was born on December 21, 1936 in Peoria to Otto and Laura (Sistek) Meischner. He married Susan York on June 17, 1962. She preceded him in death on January 4, 1998. Donald loved his survivors including his 3 children Regina (Murray) Ice of Peoria, Rebecca (Todd) Stille of Cantrall and Mickey Meischner of Washington; 12 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers Leonard Meischner of Sesser and Garnet (Madeline) Meischner of Pekin. He was preceded in death by 1 daughter Jolene R. DeVoss, 6 brothers and 3 sisters. Donald attended EPCHS and was drafted into the Army. He worked at Caterpillar for over 34 years. He loved the Cubs and Bears. Donald will be remembered for his good sense of humor. The family would like to thank the staff at Rosewood and OSF Hospice for the excellent care and compassion shown for Donald. Service will be at 11 AM on Saturday, February 2, at Gary Deiters Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 444 E. Washington St., East Peoria, with a visitation an hour prior. Cremation rites will follow the service. Memorials may be made to the American Legion.
Donald R. Meischner, 82, of Peoria, died at 7:28 AM on Tuesday, January 29, 2019 at Rosewood Care Center in Peoria. He was born on December 21, 1936 in Peoria to Otto and Laura (Sistek) Meischner. He married Susan York on June 17, 1962. She... View Obituary & Service Information