Gary Donaldson

Gary Donaldson, 76, passed away early Sunday, February 9th at the VA Hospital in Madison Wisconsin. He was born in Dixon, Illinois to the late Max and Alice Donaldson. Gary was the middle child of 5 children. Gary attended Polo Highschool and was later drafted into the US Army and served in Vietnam. Gary graduated college on 10/6/67 from Allied Institute of Technology with instruction in Engineering Drafting Technology. He later moved to Sellersburg, Indiana and was a construction manager for many large projects around the US. Gary had three children, Jennifer Grobe (Hank) and Caleb Donaldson (Michele Hartwig) and Levi Donaldson (Ashleigh). Gary grew fond of horticulture in his retirement and was very proud of his greenhouse. He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed many trips with Caleb and family. He enjoyed camping and building activities with his cousins Eric (Carla) and Scott Donaldson (Sheila). Gary was quick witted, loved a good joke and loved storytelling, though they may have been embellished. Gary was a cherished friend, father, brother, grandfather and great grandfather. Gary is survived by his children, Jennifer Grobe(Hank), Caleb Donaldson(Michelle), Levi Donaldson(Ashleigh). Gary shined as a grandfather to Morgan Donaldson, Katelyn Grobe, Brooks Grobe (Katie), Brody Grobe, Kieran Donaldson, Ryder Donaldson, Carter Donaldson and his great grandsons, Beaux Howard and Rowan Stewart. His beloved siblings Randy Donaldson (Mickie) and Barb Donaldson. He is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

A Celebration of Life for Gary Donaldson will be held at the VFW in Oregon Illinois on March 8th from 1-4pm. We encourage you to attend and tell us some of your best Gary stories.