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Donald Foreaker Obituary
CHILLICOTHE - Donald E. Foreaker, age 68, of Chillicothe passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021, from a trucking accident in rural Peoria County.
Don was born on June 14, 1952, in Lincoln, IL, to Ralph Stephen Foreaker and Virginia Arlene (Grimm) Boggs.
Surviving are his children, Timothy (Pam) Foreaker of Chillicothe, IL, Tracy (Nick) Gass of Murfreesboro, TN, Jennah (Aaron) Graham of Midland, TX, and Amber Foreaker of Chillicothe; 16 grandchildren; two brothers, Gary (Linda) Lane of Oklahoma and Steve (Dawn) Foreaker of Wilburn, IL; three sisters, Jackie Foreaker of East Peoria, IL, Colleen (Bill) Gensel of Glasford, IL, and Jeanne Mears of Decatur, IL; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his former wife, Stacy Marie Foreaker; and one grandson, Asher Lincoln.
Don was a Semi Truck Driver for Gehrig Enterprises for over 8 years. Previously he had worked for G&D and JT Fennell Co. Don enjoyed camping, fishing and riding motorcycles. He also scoured the country for old Trans Ams. Most importantly, he loved his family and spoiling his grandchildren.
Services will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 11 am at Weber-Hurd Funeral Home in Chillicothe. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 from 6 to 8 pm also at the funeral home. Burial will be at Chillicothe City Cemetery following the services. Memorials may be made to the National Autism Association. Online condolences may be made through www.weberhurdfuneralhome.com
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Becky Largent
March 27, 2023
Don & Steve were such a big part of my teenage years along with several other Manual guys who still hold a special place in my heart.
Diana Humerickhouse (Eggers)
April 6, 2021
I am so sorry to hear about Don.
Diana Humerickhouse (Eggers)
Amber Chase
April 5, 2021
Tracy,
May God Almighty comfort you during this most difficult time of your life.
Jennah
April 5, 2021
I miss you.
JoAnn Fitzgerald
April 4, 2021
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
Kathy Marsh
April 4, 2021
Rest in peace my friend. Sweet memories of the old gearhead days . Glad we got back in touch with facebook to catch up on all those years . God bless your family.
Becky Largent
April 2, 2021
Many good memories with the South End guys I met when I was 14.
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