Donald E. Richardson

Donald "Don" E. Richardson, 84, of Perrysville, IN passed away on Saturday, March 26, 2022, at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center in Danville. He was born in Danville, IL on May 25, 1937, the son of John and Edith Richardson.

Don married Mary Richardson and from this union they had three children, Jon (Jill) Richardson, Carole (John) Holecz, and Susan (John) Jaynes, they survive.

On August 4, 1984, Don married Janice Richardson, she precedes him the death. Janice brought into Don's life her two daughters Barbara (Darren) York and Mary Lena (Ed) Hutchison that added so much joy to his life.

Don then married Nancy Wait and they have spent many wonderful years together, she survives.

He is also survived by his grandchildren, Cassandra (Dillon) Allison, Spencer (Brianna) Richardson, Cody (Alix) Zeigler, Bethany Zeigler, Shelby (Steve) Kittrell, Brandon Jaynes, Mary Emma York, Moise York, Anna York; brother, Jack (Donna) Richardson, and 8 great-grandchildren.

Don graduated from Oakwood High School before attending Eastern Illinois University, where he obtained his bachelors degree. He spent his life farming. Don then worked at Quaker Oats. After retiring, he spent 8 years being the Catlin Township Road Commisioner.

He enjoyed hunting, collecting guns, and riding horses.

A celebration of Dons life will be held at 10am on Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Danville, Illinois, 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Illinois 61834. Following the service Don will be laid to rest at Sunset Memorial Park. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 29, 2022, from 4pm to 6pm at the funeral home.

Please join Dons family in sharing memories and photos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com

Services Visitation Tuesday March 29, 2022 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834 Funeral Service Wednesday March 30, 2022 10:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion St. Danville, Il 61834