Obituary
WASHINGTON- Don F. Burroughs, 85, of Washington, passed away on Friday, October 7, 2016 at 4:16 P.M. at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria.
Don was born on May 12, 1931 in Spokane, WA to Lester H. and Inez I. Schrap Burroughs. He married Wanda Certalic on February 6, 1954 in Washington, IL.
Surviving is his wife, Wanda Burroughs of Washington, IL; two sons, Mikel J. (Bella) Burroughs of Castle Rock, CO and Gary L. (Carla) Burroughs of Longmont, CO; five grandchildren, Cameron, Kattie, Spencer (Megan), Madalyn, and Lauren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and twin brother, Ronald E. Burroughs in 1998, and his older brother Robert W. Burroughs.
Don worked for Caterpillar in East Peoria as a special repairman for 34 years, retiring in 1980. Following his retirement, he and Wanda owned and operated Wrenhouses, a woodworking business. They enjoyed crafting together for many years.
Don proudly served his country in the United States Army, during the Korean War from 1951-1953 and was a Purple Heart recipient.
He became a member of Washington United Methodist Church years ago. He was an avid bowler and enjoyed bowling with the senior league at Plaza Lanes every week.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.
A funeral service for Don will be held on Wednesday, October 12, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at Deiters Funeral Home and Crematory in Washington. There will be a visitation an hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will be at Hillcrest Memory Gardens in rural Morton, where full U.S. Army military honors will be rendered.
Cemetery Details
Hillcrest Memory Gardens
21925 Washington Road
Morton, IL,
Service
OCT 12. 01:00 AM
Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington
2075 Washington Road
Washington, IL, US, 61571
Visitation
OCT 12. 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Deiters Funeral Home & Crematory - Washington
2075 Washington Road
Washington, IL, US, 61571