Archer, Richard Donald “Don”

Archer, DonMr. Richard Donald “Don” Archer, 71, of Wataga, Ill. died 5:44 p.m. Thursday, November 12, 2015 at OSF St. Mary Medical Center, Galesburg. 

He was born June 23, 1944 in Galesburg to Richard and Eileen DeVries Archer.  He married Patricia House August 19, 1963 in Burlington, Iowa.  She survives

Also surviving are two sons, Rich Archer of Kewanee, Ill. and Michael Archer of Diamond, Mo. and two grandchildren, Jeremy and Kourtney Archer of Diamond, Mo.  He was preceded in death by his parents.

Don was in the grocery business for over 30 years.  He was a manager for the former Eagles Foods in Galesburg and Monmouth.  He graduated from Burlington High School in 1963.  He was a US Navy Veteran.  He was a member of the Alpha Masonic Lodge #155 A.F. & A.M. in Galesburg and was secretary for over 20 years.  Don enjoyed fishing, traveling and being with his friends and family.

Masonic service will be 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, November 17, 2015 by the Masonic Lodge #155 A.F. & A.M at Hinchliff- Pearson-West Galesburg Chapel.  Funeral service will follow at the chapel with Rev. James Ecklund officiating.  Burial will be in Oak Lawn Memorial Gardens, Galesburg.  Visitation will be 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Monday evening at the chapel.  Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.  Online condolences may be made at www.h-p-w.com.

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