Decatur - Donald Eugene Catlin 83, of Decatur passed away at 4:49 p.m., June 16, 2011 in his residence.
The family will receive friends to share in celebrating Don’s life from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday evening, June 20, 2011 at Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home, Mt. Zion. Memorials may be made to Cancer Care Specialists of Central Illinois Charitable Fund or Decatur Memorial Hospital Hospice Care. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.dawson-wikoff.com.
Don was born January 21, 1928 in Decatur, the son of Ralph D. and Fayma G. (Warnick) Catlin. At the age of 17, Don enlisted in the US Army and served his country during the end of W.W. II and in Korea. He attended the University of Illinois and was a graduate of Millikin University in 1950. He went on to work as a certified public accountant and partner in the accounting firm of Sleeper, Nalefski and Catlin. He married Dorine R. Redden on December 11, 1954 in Garrett, IL.
Surviving are his wife of 56 years, Dorine of Decatur; daughters: Dr. Melanie Catlin Schaafsma and her husband Wietse of Vandalia, IL and Nancy Dorine Howard and her husband Jeff of Mt. Zion; brother: Stanley Catlin and his wife Shirle of Mt. Zion; sister: Harriet Hiser and her husband George of Hammond, IL; sister-in law: Jolien Catlin of Indianapolis, IN; five grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, five step grandchildren and ten step great-grandchildren also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother: John Roger Catlin and a great-grandson.
The family wishes to thank Dr. Mario Velasco and his staff, as well as the caring staff of Decatur Memorial Hospice for all of their compassion during Don’s illness.
Don will be sadly missed by his family and friends, especially his smile and laughter.
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| Mark and Karen Olson |
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June 19, 2011 |
Melanie, Wietse, Dorine and all the family,
We are keeping all of you in our thoughts and prayers.
Don was a wise and couragous man. We feel blessed that we knew him.
Love,
Mark and Karen
| Sam Austin |
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June 18, 2011 |
My thoughts are with you all at this time of sorrow.
Love,
Sam
| Sarah and Aaron Schutt |
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June 17, 2011 |
Melanie, Wietse and family
We are sorry to hear of the loss of your father. Keep your memories close.
With Love,
Sarah and Aaron Schutt
| The Sherwoods |
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June 17, 2011 |
Steve and I were deeply saddened to hear of Don's passing. Our thoughts are with all of those who were close to him. He was a wonderful man, and I am proud to call him my step-grandfather. We will cherish the wonderful, but few, memories we have of him. May our memories of him give us all strength.
I credit Don with helping me to find my husband! He met both of my serious beaus. He disapproved of one and highly approved of the other. I considered his advice and have been happily married for 11 years now. He was always very supportive, and both he and Doreen were welcoming of me into their home when I was young, on my own, and in need of grandparently advice. I am crying as I write this, but Don was a wonderful person and will be very greatly missed. While he came into my life fairly late, it was the perfect time to impart his wisdom on me when I needed it most. I will always be greatful. I wish I could have known him better.
With Love and Sympathy,
Jessica Dawn Sherwood
