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Donald Devoe Obituary

Donald Louis Devoe, age 67, of Montgomery, IL passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at Alden of Waterford in Aurora, IL after a courageous battle against cancer. Don graduated from Latin School of Chicago, attended Occidental College, and received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from Indiana University. He next worked as a professional musician and later as an entertainment coordinator at the Executive House, one of his father's hotels. Don subsequently switched career paths and spent more than three decades working as a sales representative in the industrial plumbing business, most recently for Ferguson Enterprises. Don's passions were his family, golf, music, Chicago sports teams, and life in general. He was the perpetual optimist who always saw the glass as half-full rather than as half-empty. Don is survived by his wife, Debbie; daughters, Danielle Fournier and Desiree King; stepsons, Travis and Trevor Kinley; 11 grandchildren with one on the way; his brothers, Lawrence and Kenneth and his sister, Linda Brody. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl and Naomi Devoe. Visitation will be on Friday, January 17, 2020 from 1:00 until the time of service at 2:00 pm. with Rabbi Marc Rudolph officiating at Dieterle Memorial Home 1120 S. Broadway, Montgomery, IL 60538 For directions and online guestbook visit www.dieterlememorialhome. 630-897-1196

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Published by Chicago Tribune on Jan. 16, 2020.

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Wesley Pratt

January 10, 2021

It has been a year since you left us. I sure miss you my friend. May you continue to R.I.P.

Mark Madden

January 21, 2020

My condolences on Don's passing as just read about of it. Since my retirement I lost touch with many in the plumbing industry. Don was and if not the most positive individual I knew from Sterling to SG supply and then finally Ferguson. His positive approach to resolving issues and conflicts was second to none. He never had a bad word about any person thing or project he was involved with. A very rare attribute these days in the plumbing segment. My hope is that he didn't suffer much for he made the days easier for those who he came in touch with. May his legacy for his grandchildren be the warmth of of his smile and may our peace be knowing that he is at peace. It was a blessing to know him. May the eternal and perpetual light of our lord Savior shine upon all of his family until one day we are all reunited in our lords house. Amen and my dearest sympathies on his passing.

Wesley Pratt

January 19, 2020

To my long time friend, Don. I am so sad as I just heard of your passing. You fought a long courageous battle to the end. You may now R.I.P, my dear friend.

Lyssa - CNA

January 18, 2020

Don was a delight! He gracious & kind, Humble & appreciative.
I had the pleasure of taking care of him. He always smiled saying things were fine with a "thumbs up"!
He will be truly missed. He was a wonderful man.

January 17, 2020

Don was always a fun and wonderful man to interact with. May his family know what a pleasure it was for others to get to know him and enjoy his great, fun-loving nature.

Bill Marks

January 17, 2020

I didn't go to school with him, or work with him, or even ever golf with him. We only played poker together for 40+ years, and every moment being with Don was a happy one.

Dan Szykowny

January 16, 2020

Don was really a good family man. He loved his family and always respected and worked well with his coworkers. He was a total gentleman no matter what the circumstances were. He had a strong passion for his work and industry. I enjoyed working with Don. May Don now RIP.

January 16, 2020

Don was always a gentleman and it was a pleasure seeing him always.
Jim Baxter

January 16, 2020

Thinking of the family during this difficult time and wishing them comfort and peace

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