Donald L. Chrismore

Donald L. Chrismore, 89, of Fairview Heights, IL, born Sunday, November 18, 1934, in Pekin, Illinois, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024 in his home.

Don worked as a General Manager for the Army Corps of Engineers. He was a member of Christ Church in Fairview Heights IL.  Throughout his life he served as a Church Trustee,  an usher at The Fabulous Fox Theatre, Trustee for the Caseyville Township Board, and Fairview Heights Library. He served in the Army Reserves.  Don was a loving husband, father, friend, and grandpa. Don poured his entire being into the things that he loved, especially his family. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends and feeding and enjoying the wildlife in his own backyard.

He was preceded in death by his:

• Wife, Rita, nee McIlwain, Chrismore
• Son, Jay Chrismore
• Parents, Donald W. Chrismore and Frieda, nee Schlotmann, Chrismore
• Brother, Terry Chrismore
• Sister, Jackie McCall
• Grandson, Keith Chrismore 

Surviving are his:

• Daughters:
  • Lorna (Al) Eades of Wildwood, MO
  • Dana Wieland of Fairview Heights, IL
  • Sara Harper of Columbia, IL
• Grandchildren:
  • Ben (Kristin) Eades
  • Nick (Katie) Eades
  • Kayla (Will) Carter
  • Dylan (Hadley) Eades
  • Dalton Wieland
  • Macy Wieland
  • Hattie Harper
  • Bodhi Harper
• Great grandchildren:
  • Mila Eades
  • Sophia Eades
  • Lucius Carter
  • Allister Carter
• Special friend, Carol Taylor
• nieces and nephews 

Memorials: In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Church, or charity of donor’s choice.

Visitation: Visitation June 6^th from 4pm – 5pm at Christ Church 339 Frank Scott Parkway East, Fairview Heights IL

Funeral: Funeral services will be held June 6^th at 5pm at Christ Church with Rev. Shane Bishop officiating.