Photo courtesy of Pyatt Funeral Home - Pinckneyville
Jul 22, 1937 - Oct 22, 2018
Thoughts and prayers are going out to the Lowe family. Although I did not know him, the things I have heard and read tell me he was a wonderfully kind and loving man and also very passionate when it came to his hobby. May God give you peace and comfort in the coming weeks and months. Pam Keene
Pam Keene
October 31, 2018 | Pinckneyville, IL
I am so sorry to hear that Duck has passed away. He was a great person! My sister Paula put my son in the rumble seat of Duck's antique car half way through the Mardi Gras parade when Jeremy was maybe 7 years old. I turned around and they were gone! Paula laughed and told me where I could find them after the parade. Duck said he figured somebody would come after him. Jeremy had such a good time that the next year, we met at the railroad building and Duck drove while Jeremy thew out...
Julie Opp
October 29, 2018 | Tamaroa, IL | Friend
my deepest sympathy to Nancy, Debbie, Donnie, and Brian. Nancy you and Don were very helpful to Annie and me adjusting to life in waterloo. knowing don the first thing he did at the main gate up there upon entering, he probably asked where is the scrap pile? upon finding it don fixed that broken wing, put an old string on that harp, and fixed that old horn that would only blow air. Hats off to a great man and family. love randy and annie.
randy schroeder
October 28, 2018 | Farley, IA | Coworker
Just the mention of his name brings a smile to my face along with a flood of joyful memories from our home at 930 Bell Street. Duck was able to easily fill a room with Love & Laughter along with a bit of mischievous behavior my dad, ofcourse, would eagerly be awaiting for his chance to partake, well, that is when he wasn't the instigater. Nancy, our thoughts & prayers are with you & your family. Love Rich & Jami(Drenner) Barta
Jami Barta
October 28, 2018 | Evansdale, IA | Friend
What a great man and a wonderful Family. When they lived in our neighborhood in Waterloo, Iowa we saw them often and they made us feel like Family! Duck was such a gentle giant of a man! His presence was felt the moment he walked into a room. If we had a problem he was the first to help you solve it. He was so good at everything he did. Nancy & Family know that He and all of You will live forever in our hearts God Bless & Comfort you all!
Craig & Valerie Bravender
October 25, 2018 | Waterloo, IA | Friend
As I read the life of Uncle Duck I have so many memories of our visits through my young years. As a child he was such a tall man and loved to tease. One memory that stood out was in the summertime, when we were visiting it was hot and muggy, and Aunt Nancy always made sure when Duck got home the house would be cooled down so he could relax after being out all day in the elements. The love and care you two had resonated with me. Uncle Duck you can now rest in peace and comfort.
Debby Weatherford
October 25, 2018 | Carmichael, CA
Donnie, Dee and family,
So sorry for the loss of your dad. He was an awesome guy, always smiling and ready to help. So much fun to talk to. I remember when he let my nephew, Jeremy, ride in his antique car in the parade. Jeremy got the biggest kick out of that. We'll miss talking to him at Pulaski Day, already missed him last year. Please know Jeff and I are thinking of all of you, and praying that your memories will bring comfort to you.
Jane Miller
October 25, 2018 | Vienna, IL | Friend
Nancy and family--may God wrap all of you in His love and comfort at this most difficult time.
Patricia Loucks(Bruno)
October 25, 2018 | Hutchinson, KS | Friend
Sorry for your loss.
Richard Huppert
October 25, 2018 | Murphysboro, IL | Acquaintance
Don “Duck” Lowe, age 81, of Pinckneyville, IL, passed away on Monday, October 22, 2018 at 4:21 p.m. in Barnes-Jewish Hospital, St. Louis, MO.
Duck was born on July 22, 1937 in Decatur, IL, a son to Carrie Olive Lowe. On July 31, 1954, he married Nancy Martin in Decatur, IL and she survives. He had retired as a supervisor from Illinois Central Railroad and still currently worked as a railroad consultant for RailPros Field Services. He was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL and of the American Thresherman’s Association where he had also formerly served as a board member. Duck enjoyed working on tractors, cars, engines, carpentry, woodworking and working on houses. He was very inventive and could and would do anything for anybody! But his wife, children and grandchildren were foremost in his heart!
Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Nancy Lowe of Pinckneyville, IL; three children, Debbie Jeffries (significant other, Keith Kirksey) of Winterset, IA, Donnie (Dee) Lowe of Pinckneyville, IL and Brian (Stacy) Lowe of Pinckneyville, IL; seven grandchildren, Liz, Ben, Eric, Joshua, Nathan, Brittany and Brayden; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Brian Tracy Heaver; and his sister, Marsha Lynn Peters.
Funeral Mass will be held at St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday, November 3, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. with Father Augustine Ibezimako officiating.
Friends may call at St. Bruno Catholic Church, Pinckneyville, IL on Saturday from 1:00 p.m until 2:00 p.m.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.
Pyatt Funeral Home, Pinckneyville, IL has been entrusted with arrangements.
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