Don Farr

Don Farr obituary, Astoria, IL

Don Farr

Don Farr Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Shawgo Memorial Home - Astoria on Sep. 5, 2024.

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Don Farr, 79, of Table Grove, IL, passed away at 6 pm on Tuesday, September 3, 2024 at The Elms in Macomb, IL. He was born on December 3, 1944 in Macomb, the son of Hugh and Frances (Crick) Farr.
He is survived by his two sons; Paul (and DeYonne) Farr of Table grove, IL and Jamie (and Jennifer) Farr of Junction City, KS, two grandsons; Mason and Colin Farr, granddaughter; Tamra (and Jason) Stambaugh, six great-grandchildren; Keith (and Alaira) Allard, Grant Van Vickle, Jaycie Stambaugh, Emily Stambaugh, Robert Stambaugh, and Ryan Stambaugh, two great-great-grandchildren; Easton and Braelynn Allard, one sister; Pat (and Don) Rittenhouse, two brothers; Marshall (and Susan) Farr and Dennis (and Leticia) Farr, several nieces and nephews, and special friend, Joyce Lamanske.
Don is preceded in death by his parents and one granddaughter; Brandi Rudd.
Don worked in agriculture all through out his life. He was a truck driver and managed Farr Trucking for his family. He also managed Adair Grain. After retiring, Don enjoyed sitting on the "dead pecker bench" outside of the gas station, keeping an eye on what was going on in Table Grove.
He loved to play fast pitch softball, fishing, and horse racing.
Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 am on Saturday, September 14, 2024 at the Table Grove Community Church in Table Grove. Mike Ulmer will officiate. A visitation will take place from 5 to 7 pm on Friday, September 13, 2024 at Shawgo Memorial Home in Astoria, IL. Following the service on Saturday, interment will be in the Ipava Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Table Grove Fire and Rescue Squad.

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