Danville - Dr. Donald B. Pfleiderer, PhD, 89, of Danville, IL passed away at 4:25 pm on September 9, 2018 at OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center. Donald was born on October 6, 1928 the son of Melvin A. and Goldie (Harriger) Pfleiderer in Sulphur Springs, OH. He married Erma E. Gornall on March 7, 1953 in Whitehall, OH. She survives. Survivors include his wife; Erma of Danville, IL, one son; Larry (Pam) Pfleiderer of Monticello, IL, one daughter; Gloria Pfleiderer of Indianapolis, IN one brother; Eldon (Carolyn) Pfleiderer of Galion, OH, one grandson; Jason (Michelle) Pfleiderer of Fernandina Beach, FL and two great grandsons; Evan and Wyatt. Donald is preceded in death by his parents. Donald was a graduate of Sulphur Springs, OH High School, served in the United States Army, and a 1957 graduate of Ohio State with a PhD in Agronomy. He was a member of the St. James United Methodist Church, the Elks Lodge, Danville Noon Rotary. He enjoyed spending his freetime woodworking, hunting, fishing, playing Bridge and a former member of the Lakeview Bridge Club. Donald was proud of his Alma Mater as an avid "Buckeye" fan. Donald retired from Lebanon Chemical where he was an Agronomist for 36 years. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, September 17, 2018 at Sunset Funeral Home, 3940 North Vermilion Street, Danville, IL. Reverend Randall Robinson will officiate. Visitation is from 9-11:00 AM on Monday, September 17, 2018 at the funeral home. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Memorials in Donald's memory may be made to the St. James United Methodist Church Building Fund. Please join Donald's Family in sharing memories, photos, and videos on his tribute wall at www.sunsetfuneralhome.com .
Visitation Sep 17, 2018 Monday, 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion st Danville, Il 61834 Celebration of Life Sep 17, 2018 Monday, 11:00 AM Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center 3940 N Vermilion st Danville, Il 61834 Final Resting Place Sunset Memorial Park 3901 N. Vermilion Street Danville, IL 61834Visits: 1
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