Obituary of Donald Gueldenhaar

Donald Lee Gueldenhaar, 83, of Carlinville, passed away Wednesday afternoon at his residence in Carlinville. Donald was born on June 22, 1933 to Evert and Lena (Vollmer) Gueldenhaar in Flanagan, IL. He was a member of the class of 1951 of Long Point High School. After high school Don joined the United States Air Force where he held the rank of Airman First Class during the Korean War. On February 1, 1953 he married Carol Gill at the St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Streater, IL. Donald farmed in the Emington area and later was a Pioneer sales manager in Raymond. He loved tinkering in his garage and always kept his cars clean. In his younger years he enjoyed golfing, boating, and was an avid water skier. Don was also a St. Louis Cardinals fan. He loved talking to people and didn't know a stranger. His biggest joy was just spending time with his family. Donald is survived by his wife Carol, two daughters, Sheryl L. Gueldenhaar of Romeoville, Illinois and Judy K. (Tim) Wagy of Carlinville, Illinois; two granddaughters, Kara (Jarrod) Waldeck of Chandler, AZ and Kimberly (Chris) Hirstein of Shawnee, KS; great-grandson, Maximus Waldeck; two great-granddaughters, Eloise Hirstein, Olive Hirstein; several nieces and nephews. Donald was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Dale E. Gueldenhaar. A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at 4:00 pm at the Harvel Trinity Lutheran Church, with Rev. Scott Busacker, officiating. Friends may call from 2:00 pm until the time of service at the church. A meal will follow the service at the church. Burial will take place in the Southside Cemetery in Pontiac, Illinois with military rites on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 at 12:00 noon. There will be a visitation from 11:00 am until 11:45 at the First Lutheran Church in Pontiac. A meal will follow the committal service at the church. Memorials are suggested to either the Harvel Trinity Lutheran Church or the Pontiac First Lutheran Church. Online condolences can be given at www.davisandersonfuneralhome.com.