Don Besler, 58, of East Peoria, passed away Friday, July 18th 2025 at the OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center in Rockford.

He was born in Elmhurst, IL on March 3, 1967 to Donald and Geraldine (Harris) Besler.

Surviving are his mother, Geraldine; daughter, Rachael (Grant) Kennedy; son, Quinn Anthony Besler; and his brother, Gary.  He was preceded in death by his father, Donald in 2020.

Don worked at the family owned Camp Ground and restaurant.  He could work on and fix about anything.  He loved the outdoors, duck hunting and gardening.  He will be dearly missed.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, July 23rd from 2 to 4pm at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington followed by his funeral service at 4pm.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Ark Animal Shelter in Lacon, or to TAPS No-kill Animal Shelter in Pekin.