Donavon G. Doerr

Donavon Doerr. Don to his many friends was born in Bloomington, Illinois September 13, 1930 to father, Otto W. Doerr and mother, Opal Berry Doerr and went to be with the Lord on December 14, 2008. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary; two sons, Chris and Glen; one grandson, three granddaughters, two grandsons by marriage, and two great granddaughters. Don served his country over 26 years, from March 30, 1951 till he retired CW3 October 31, 1977 with two tours in Vietnam. Awarded Bronze Star Two Oak Leaf Clusters, Air Medal Meritorious Service with One Oak Leaf Cluster, Army Commendation with Four Oak Leaf Clusters and numerous other awards and commendations. Don was also retired from the U.S. Postal Service. Memorial Service from 12:00 noon, Thursday, December 18, 2008 at Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Interment will be private. Services entrusted to Sunset Funeral Homes-Northeast. Please visit on-line register book at www.sunsetfuneralhomes.net