Donald Gene Myers

FORSYTH - Donald Gene Myers, 80, of Forsyth, passed away Friday, May 13, 2011 in St. John's Hospital, Springfield. He was born December 4, 1930 in Forsyth, IL, the son of Rufus and Margaret (Funk) Myers. Don was a retired Real Estate Broker and Investor, and co-owner of Myers Realty with his wife Shirley. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed retirement with his wife by traveling extensively in their motor home, and spent many pleasant winters in Florida. On August 19, 1950 he married Shirley Joanne Winholtz and she preceded him in death on December 8, 2004. Also preceding him in death were his parents; sister, Mildred Myers and brother, Frances Myers. He is survived by his son, Donald (Sheila) Myers, Jr. of Decatur; sister, Helen Bayless of Decatur; daughter, Julie (Don) Schrier of Las Cruces, NM; grandchildren: Bailey, Donald, Megan, Donnie and Michael. Graveside services celebrating his life will be 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 18, 2011 in Boiling Springs Cemetery. Memorials gifts may be made to: Kids Wish Network, www.kidswishnetwork.org. The family of Donald Gene Myers is being served by the Moran & Goebel Funeral Home, honored provider of Veterans Funeral Care; 2801 N. Monroe St. Decatur, IL. 62526. Condolences may be sent to the Myers family at: www.moranandgoebel.com. Obituary written by family members. Online guest book at http://legacy.com/obituaries/herald-review/