Donald R. Derickson of Chester

Donald R. Derickson, 84, of Chester, Illinois, passed away at 8:30 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 25, 2021 at Three Springs Lodge Nursing Home in Chester.

He was born to the late Cardel and Rose Mary (nee Hauner) Derickson on June 29, 1936 in Murphysboro, Illinois. Donald married Barbara Jungewaelter on Aug. 11, 1969 in Chester; and she preceded him in death on Nov. 1, 2018.

Donald worked for the Chester Dairy and the Chester Street Department, and he was also a coal miner.

He was a member of Mary Help of Christians Catholic Church in Chester. He was also a member of V.F.W. Post #3553, American Legion Post #487 and the Knights of Columbus #3790.

Donald was a U.S. Army veteran.

He is survived by three children, Jeffrey Derickson of Chester, Kelly (Chris) Bednar of Zionsville, Indiana and David (Barb) Derickson of Perryville, Missouri; one brother, Frank Derickson; and four grandchildren, Ryker Bednar, Henley Bednar, Emma Derickson and Eli Derickson.

He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and one brother, James Derickson.

It was Donald's wish to be cremated.

A graveside service will begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, March 19, 2021 at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Chester.

Memorials may be made in Donald's memory to Masses, and are being accepted at Pechacek Funeral Homes in Chester.

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