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The family moved to Aurora in 1928. He attended St. Paul's Lutheran School, graduating in 1939. He then attended East Aurora High School, graduating in 1943. Immediately upon graduation, he was inducted into the Armed Forces, serving in World War II as a Flight Engineer on B-24 heavy bombers with the 8th Air Force stationed in England. After being discharged, he attended Aurora College graduating in 1949. In 1954, he founded his own business, Donmar Distributors, Inc., and retired in 1985. On April 8, 1961, he married Ann Weber of Sugar Grove, who then joined him in his business. Donald was an avid bowler, a hard worker, both indoors and out, and a die-hard Cubs fan.
He is survived by his wife and caregiver, Ann, of fifty years; children, Donna (Barry) Rogers, David Gephard, Stephen (Diana) Gephard, all of Conn., and Dianne (John) Curry of Hinckley; three grandchildren, Donald Alger, Kevin Alger and Andrea Curry; one sister, Anita Watkins of Live Oak; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister in infancy.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, May 20, at Turner-Eighner Funeral Home in Somonauk with the Rev. Wayne Derber officiating. Burial will follow at Oak Mound Cemetery in Somonauk. Visitation will be from 4-8 p.m. Thursday, May 19, at the funeral home in Somonauk.
Memorials can be directed to Haven Hospice of Florida or Advent Christine Village in Dowling Park, Fla. For more information or to sign the online guest book, visit www.EighnerFuneralHomes.com. Turner-Eighner Funeral Home, 13160 Route 34, West Somonauk, IL 60552. 815-498-2363.
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for DONALD GEPHARD
Rose Kipper
May 19, 2011
I was very sad to hear of Don's passing. I know he struggled for a long time, but always kept such a positive attitude. He was such a good man. My thoughts and prayers are with all of you. With deepest sympathy,
Joan Umano
May 19, 2011
Dianne and family...my heart goes out to you. Know that I am thinking of you and anytime you need a shoulder I am here! So sorry...Love, Joan & Michael Umano
karen ( Cookie) kline
May 18, 2011
Ann Dianne and family Don, will be in our Hearts forever, he was a very good friend to me,
May 18, 2011
Donna, David, Stephen, and family.
We are so sorry to hear about your Dads passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love, Marcia and Vince Popolizio
May 17, 2011
Ann, Dianne and family. We are sorry to hear about Don's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Rex and Sharon Brown
Walt (Porky) Adam
May 17, 2011
Annie, So sorry to hear of Don's passing. You both were building blocks of my life and I will never forget either of you. My prayers are with you.
Carol (Kaiser) Morello
May 17, 2011
Dave, so sorry to hear about the passing of your father. It's so hard to lose a parent no matter how old we are. Love and prayers of comfort are sent to you and the rest of your family.
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