Don R. Gottselig Obituary (1930

Donald R. "Don" Gottselig, 89 years of Bloomington, passed away at 2:24 am Sunday June 23, 2019 at Advocate BroMenn Medical Center, Normal. His funeral service will be Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 11:00 am at First Christian Church, Bloomington. Visitation will be Friday from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm at Calvert Metzler Memorial home, Bloomington with a Masonic Service to be held at 6:30 pm Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at Park Hill Cemetery, Bloomington. Don was born May 7, 1930 in Ottawa, IL., the son of Arthur & Lucille (Perry) Gottselig. He was preceded in death by his parents. He married Mary Ellen Hulvey on June 7, 1953 in Yoder, IN. She survives. Also surviving are two children, Gerry Gottselig and Cheryl (John) Hanson; four grandchildren, Amy (Greg) Demas, Allison (Chris) Maute, Eddie (Jackie) Hanson and Ben Hanson; three great-grandchildren, Scarlett Maute, Olivia Maute and Claire Maute; and one sister, Norma (Lowell) Ostrem. Don was a Registered Professional Engineer with GE for 38 years retiring in July of 1990. He was a former member of Park United Methodist Church of Bloomington. He was also a member of Bloomington #43 Masonic Lodge, Bloomington Shrine Club and the Bloomington Kiwanis Club. Don was a recipient of the Scottish Rite Meritorious Service Award. He loved the summer vacations with his family and yearly Canadian fishing trips with his friends. Don's smile and warm personality made him a friend to all.