Donald R. Peecher, 88, of Tuscola, IL, died at 12:09 a.m., Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at the Tuscola Health Care Center, Tuscola, IL

Funeral Services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 12, 2009 at the Hilligoss Shrader Funeral Home, 705 South Main Street, Tuscola, IL, with the Rev. Veronica Don officiating. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Burial with military graveside rites will be held at the Tuscola Township Cemetery.

Don was born on April 25, 1921 at Rockport, IL, the son of the late James and Rena Howland Peecher. He married Marjorie Lamb Helm on January 14, 1985 in Las Vegas. NV. She preceded him in death on October 7, 2004.

He was one of ten children. He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and 4 sisters.

Surviving is one brother: Lawrence Peecher of Redmond, WA, 2 Step-Daughters: Valerie Nance and husband: Micky of Barlow, KY and Linda Terril and husband: Dennis of Atwood, IL, 2 Grandchildren and 5 Great-Grandchildren

Don was a US Army Veteran of World War II, having served as a machine gunner with the 105th infantry. During his tour of duty, he received the Asiatic Pacific Ribbon, Good Conduct Ribbon, Combat Infantryman Badge, 2 Bronze Service Stars, 4 Overseas Bars and 1 Service Stripe.

Mr. Peecher retired from U.S. Industrial Chemical Plant in May 1985. He was a member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars and he received a Patriotic Citizen Award. Don enjoyed traveling, reading, gardening and spending time with his family.

Memorials may be made to the United Church of Atwood.

Online condolences to the family may be sent to hilligossshraderfh.com