Donald H. Altgilbers, age 87, of Quincy, died on Saturday, March 24, 2018 in the Sunset Home. He was born on April 4, 1930 in Quincy, IL the son of Frank & Josephine (Mast) Altgilbers. He married Mary L. Sefton on November 27, 1954 in Quincy. She preceded him in death on April 14, 1975. He later married Kathleen T. (Whyte) Redmond on February 21, 1995. She preceded him in death on November 17, 2017. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. Don worked at Bauhaus-Zwick and later for the City of Quincy until his retirement. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. Don was a member of the Democratic Club, Labor Union #919, American Legion and the VFW.

Don enjoyed mushroom hunting, fishing, gardening, playing cards and was also a very competitive croquet player. Spending time with family was important to Don. In later years he greatly enjoyed traveling.

Don is survived by:
FOUR CHILDREN: Theresa Medlin (Steve Harshman) of Quincy; Donald D. Altgilbers of Quincy; Ronald J. Altgilbers (Kitty) of Mendon, IL; and Mark Altgilbers also of Quincy.
TWO STEP-CHILDREN: Tom Lewis of Florida and Terry Lewis of Clayton, IL.
GRANDCHILDREN: Michele Griffin (Brad Gullie), Craig Griffin (Kelly), Natalie Meyer (Andrew), Stacey McKinney (Matt), James Altgilbers (Jennifer) Joey Altgilbers and Justin Altgilbers.
GREAT-GRANDHCILDREN: Griffin Gullie, Nic Wheeler, Leo Meyer, Lyla Meyer, Bryer McKinney, Graeme McKinney, Jocy Altgilbers, Callie Altgilbers, Cruz Altgilbers and Cassidy Altgilbers.
TWO BROTHERS: Will Altgilbers (Katie) and Frank Altgilbers
TWO SISTERS: Carlene Wolf and Frannie Evoy (Ray)
A host of step-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews and other relatives also survive.

Don was preceded in death by a grandson Jason Griffin, a daughter-in-law, Reon Altgilbers, two brothers: Joseph Altgilbers and Norbert Altgilbers in infancy and two sisters: Dorothy Janssen and Florine Sparrow.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. in Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment in Calvary Cemetery with military rites conducted at the cemetery by American Legion Post #37 and the U. S. Army Funeral Detail. Visitation will be held on Wednesday evening from 4:00 until 7:00 p.m. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to St. Francis Catholic Church or to Sunset Home.