Donald Gene Plankenhorn Obituary (1930 - 2024)

Donald Gene Plankenhorn, 93, of Decatur, IL passed away on Friday, February 2, 2024. A graveside service to honor Don’s life will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 7, 2024 at Maroa Cemetery. Calvert & Wikoff North Chapel is assisting the family with services. Memorial contributions may be directed to Shriners Children’s Hospital or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Don was born on September 29, 1930 in Farmer City, IL, the son of Howard Jennings Plankenhorn and Bernice E. (Sparks) Plankenhorn. He proudly served in the United States Navy. Don married Betty L. Morris on December 10, 1952. He was a operator for A.E. Staley for 35 years, retiring in 1987. Don is survived by his wife: Betty L. Plankenhorn; children: Royal (Rhonda) Plankenhorn, Mark Plankenhorn, Malea Koski and Jacob Plankenhorn all of Decatur, IL; grandchildren: Robert Plankenhorn, Sara Plankenhorn, Sharon (Michael) Zarzano, Valerie (Scott) Welstead and Adam (Mary) Koski; great grandchildren: Liv Noel Zarzano, Owen Zarzano and Ripley Welstead. He was preceded in death by his parents, son: Robert and his daughter: Brenda. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family at www.calvertmemorial.com.