Donald Kent Grussemeyer, 68, of 2526 So. 8th St, died on Wednesday (October 31, 2012) in Blessing Hospital.
He was born Jan. 3, 1944, in Quincy, a son of Donald H. (“Pat”) and Charlotte (Franklin) Grussemeyer. He married Phyllis J. Wellman in November, 1962. She survives.
Donald worked as a maintenance engineer at the Holiday Inn, retiring in 2006. He also worked for many years as a school bus driver and maintenance staffer for the Quincy Public Schools.
He was a 1962 graduate of Quincy Senior High School and a member of the Loyal Order of the Moose. He was a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed gardening, working around the house, watching NASCAR and spending time with friends and family. Donald was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his wife, Phyllis, survivors include his son, Donald R. Grussemeyer of Bloomington, IL; a daughter, Deana (Tim) Filliman of Deerfield, IL, granddaughter, Cecelia Filliman; Mother in Law, Sylvia Wellman of Quincy, IL; Brothers in Law, Ronald (Brenda) Wellman of St. Patrick, MO; Donald (Sharon) Wellman of Quincy; Sisters in Laws, Karen Reeves of Cullman, AL; Judy Sharp of Las Vegas, NV; and Joann (Sparky) Eversden of Quincy; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, November 5, 2012 at 11:00 A.M. in the Duker & Haugh Funeral Home. Interment will be in Greenmount Cemetery. Visitation will be held on Sunday evening from 4:00 – 6:00 P.M. Memorials may be made to Quincy Humane Society or Blessing Foundation for Hospice.
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