Born on July 20, 1942, in Rochelle, Donald was the son of Elmer and Letha (Day) Deets. He served in the US Army and later married Barbara Williams on September 10, 1967. She preceded him in death on December 6, 2006. Donald dedicated 27 years of his professional life to Northwestern Steel and Wire. He found joy in watching the White Sox, Bulls, and Illini games.
Survivors include his son, Larry Deets of Rock Falls, and his sister, Kathy (Kenny) Burden of Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his wife and his parents.
Private services will be held at a later date.
