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Donald Smith Greenslate

Lincoln, Illinois

1968 - 2017 (Age 49)

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Donald Smith Greenslate 1968 - 2017
Lincoln, IL—Donald Smith Greenslate, 49, of Lincoln, formerly of Vernon, Wis., passed away at his home on Monday, October 30, 2017.
A Memorial Service will be held on Tuesday, November 7, 2017, at 2:00 p.m. at the Peasley Funeral Home in Lincoln with Mr. Ron Otto officiating. Visitation is from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. prior to the service on Tuesday.
Cremation Rites have been accorded.
Donald Smith Greenslate was born on July 4, 1968, in Lincoln, the son of Jeffrey L. and Donna Willoughby Greenslate. He was united in marriage with Destiny Berg on November 28, 2008. She survives.
Also surviving are his mother: Donna (Emmett) Galvin; his daughters: Sierra Rain Greenslate (mother: Debbie Greenslate) and Jordan Bremer; his brothers: Ken Greenslate, Scott Greenslate, Gary Greenslate, Benjamin Biasca, Nick Stovall, and Jake Mountain Greenslate; his sister: Elizabeth Galvin Little; and his step-mother: Kathy Greenslate.
He was preceded in death by his father; one brother: Timothy Galvin, and one sister: Mary Ann O'Reilly.
Don graduated from Lincoln Community High School in 1986. Don studied at Illinois State University and the University of Illinois. He served in the United States Army Reserve and the National Guard. He was an ordained minister.
He enjoyed working at Edgewood golf course as a groundskeeper in Vernon, Wis. He retired as a Regional Vice-President from Zipsort, Inc.
His hobbies included riding his Harley, fishing, and dining out. Don is remembered for his love of nature, his "Family Guy" sense of humor, and his positive & loving outlook on life.
Memorials may be made to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation.
Final arrangements are entrusted with Peasley Funeral Home.

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Tell ya one more. We picked up mail from what was at the time Champion Federal. The company's biggest account. On occasion they would have a big army bag of financial statements. Hundreds and hundreds, maybe thousands of statements. One night, without realizing, I neglected to put the bag in the van, and instead...that giant bag sat on the sidewalk outside in downtown Bloomington...with all that financial DNA inside.

By some miracle, that bag was still chillin' on the sidewalk...

Kathy so sorry to hear about your son and husband. were thinking of you. Jackie (Dixon) Hart and family

Hi there. I worked with Don for 2-3 years while I was a student at ISU. We worked for United Mailing Services for probably a whopping 5 bucks an hour and he later became my boss, as he was a few yrs older than me. Man, we had so much fun!! Some things I could mention and some things I couldn't!! It was a very time sensitive business, so you had to be on cue but Don made it an easy environment. Sometimes I drove a work van picking up mail and I'll bet Don spent $30 a week putting oil in...

Very sad to hear. Don and I shared an apartment during our years at ISU. He was a fun guy.

Condolences to his family. He will be missed.

So sorry to hear about Don. He was a good man and will be missed so very much. Great memories with Don at MYF... sending many prayers.

Sending So much love to you and your family!!!

So sad for this to happen. You had survived all the ordeals of the cancer and transplant, which meant you had your life to live finally as you wished. Only God had other ideas for you. You will be missed by your children, family, and all those who loved you. Peace to your family and happiness knowing you have gone home!