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Donald L. Waddell
SPRINGFIELD, IL - Donald L. Waddell, 78, of Springfield, died at 2:42 a.m., Thursday, Oct. 9, 2014, at Memorial Medical Center.
He was born May 26, 1936, in Logan County, Ill., to Loren G. and Elsie Gasaway Waddell. He married Angeline Waddell in July 1960 in Bad Axe, Mich. They were married for 54 years.
He is survived by his wife, Angie; a daughter, Julie Salmons; and two grandchildren, Lizzie and Aiden Salmons of Des Plaines, Ill. He is also survived by his brother, Loren Gene (Denise) Waddell, of Tucson, Ariz.; his twin sister, Donna Small of Springfield; and his younger sister, Kathy (Pascal) Vil, also of Springfield; and several nieces and nephews.
Don enjoyed life to the fullest and had many friends. He was an active golfer his entire life and a baseball player in his youth. He lived for his daily golf after retirement in his senior years. He was a lifelong Cubs fan.
Staab Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. A private graveside service was held at Camp Butler National Cemetery, with Vaughn Beeman officiating.
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October 17, 2014
Angie and Julie, I was so sorry to read of Don's passing. I have many good memories of living around the corner from you and visiting your home with my parents. You were such a good friend to my mother and I thank you for your kindness. You are lucky to have a great daughter in this time of sadness and adjustment. Please call me and we can have lunch or dinner. Love Susan
October 16, 2014
I am so sorry for your loss. May the God of all comfort be with you. Psalm 83:18
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