BYRON – Donald A. Roe, age 84, passed away on Sunday May 13, 2018 at his son’s residence in Byron. He was born on March 27, 1934 in Herman, the son of Delwyn and Edna (Stegall) Roe.
He married Wanda Tinder on Sept. 17, 1955; she passed away on March 11, 2004. Don worked for 37 years at Admiral in Galesburg. He loved spending time on his John Deere mowers and loved spending time with his family.
He is survived by his children, Kathy (Don) Crisp of Abingdon and Don (Christy) Roe of Byron; siblings, Margaret Rountree, Walt Roe, Gerald Roe, and Edward Roe; grandchildren, Jason (Kim) Osborne of Peoria, Lacy (Mike) Cramblet of Canton, Aaron (Carrie) Roe of Crest Hill, and Austin Roe of Ann Arbor, Mich.; and great grandchildren, Owen, Logan, Landon, and Ryder.
He is predeceased by his parents, wife, twin brother Phil and infant brother Robert Lee.
A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.