Donald G. Lahr's Obituary
CHARLESTON, IL - Donald G. Lahr, age 81 of Charleston, formerly of Plymouth, MI and a native of Wyoming, PA, died on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Brookstone Estates of Charleston. Visitation with the family will be held Sunday, April 3, 2016 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at Roc's Blackfront in Charleston. There will be no services locally and a memorial service will be held in Michigan at a later date. It is requested that thoughtful donations in his honor be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. Gifts may be mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920. Donald was born March 14, 1935 in Wyoming, PA, a son of the late John and Elizabeth (White) Lahr. His marriage to Loretta Schwartz on January 10, 1963 was the beginning of a loving relationship of 53 years. In addition to Loretta, those cherishing his memory are two sons, Jeff Lahr (Melissa) and Gregory Lahr, all of Charleston; three grandchildren, Angie Thompson (Steve) of Missoula, MT; John Lahr of Charleston and Katy Lahr of Urbana, IL; a great grandchild, Kaelin Thompson; and a niece, Mary Ann Loch (Justin) and daughter, Bella of California. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a daughter, Linda and a brother, John "Jack" Lahr. Don honorably served his country with the United States Navy and was a member of VFW Post #396 in Wyoming, PA. Don enjoyed a successful sales career with Consumers Power, Rockwell International, and lastly with the Morton Salt Company as a sales rep for Michigan. Don enjoyed playing golf and was an avid fan of football. He enjoyed traveling with Loretta and they were blessed with many shared trips and fond memories. His family was near and dear to his heart and it was family that brought him and Loretta to Charleston seven years ago. Don will always be lovingly remembered by family and friends. SERVICES Visitation Sunday, April 03, 2016 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM Roc's Blackfront 410 6th Street Charleston, IL 61920
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