Obituaries

May 27,1928 to July 6, 2019

WINAMAC - Donald E. Reid Sr., 91, of Winamac, passed away at 4:48 a.m., Saturday, July 6, at Pulaski Memorial Hospital. Winamac.

He was born May 27, 1928 in East St. Louis, IL to the late Earl and Margaret Clancy Reid. He graduated from St. Henry's Seminary and studied philosophy at Mundelein Seminary. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. On Sept. 25, 1954, he married Matilda J. Rustemeyer in Wellston, MO. She survives.

He is also survived by: 
Diana (Dean) Thomas, Winamac, Daughter 
Michael (Margaret) Reid, Star City, Son 
Donald E. (Connie) Reid Jr., Star City, Son 
Jim "Shoe" Reid, Star City, Son 
Linda (Bob) Cowles, Winamac, Daughter 
David (Missy) Reid, Royal Center, Son 
10 Grandchildren 
8 Great-Grandchildren 
1 Great-Great-Grandson 
Earl Reid, Caseyville, IL, Brother 
Rose (Lou) Henderson, Collinsville, IL, Sister 
Mickey Descher, Cahokia, IL, Sister 
Janice (Wes) Lavitte, Perryville, MO, Sister 
Gerry (Mike) Kee, Troy, IL, Sister 
Many Nieces and Nephews

Preceded in death by: 
Mark "Goob" Reid, Son 
Bernard Reid, Brother 
Earlene Layton, Sister 
Carole Smith, Sister 
Kathleen Reid, Sister 
Patricia Reid, Infant Sister 

Mr. Reid worked as a salesman for the B&O Railroad for 18 years. After the railroad, he went to work at The Braun Corporation and retired in 1993. He was an active member of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Winamac. He was a 4th Degree member of the Winamac and Monticello Knights of Columbus. He loved to serve the Lord and volunteer in the community. He was on the board of directors for PEAK Community Services for 20 years. He faithfully led the Rosary at Pulaski Health Care Center for over 20 years. He enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping and fishing. He also enjoyed reading and learning about Civil War history. More than anything, he loved spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He will be dearly missed.

A scriptural wake service will be at 3 p.m., Tuesday, July 9, at Frain Mortuary, Winamac. Visitation will follow from 4 to 8 p.m., at the funeral home. A Knights of Columbus service will be at 8 p.m., followed by the rosary. A funeral mass will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, July 10, at St. Peter's Catholic Church, Winamac, with Rev. Leroy Kinnaman officiating. Burial will be at St. Peter's Cemetery, Winamac. Military graveside services will be conducted by the American Legion and VFW.

Memorial donations may be made to Gibault School for Boys in Terre Haute.

Online condolences may be offered in the guest book at www.frainmortuary.com.