Donald Berglund

GARDNER— Donald W. Berglund, 88, of Gardner, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Oct. 11, 2018 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice.
Donald was born July 17, 1930 in Chicago, to George S. and Marguerite D. (nee Beutlich) Berglund.  
In his youth, Don, or “Bergy” as he was known, began his lifelong devotion to the Boy Scouts of America, becoming an Eagle Scout and was a member for 74 years. He graduated from Gardner High School with the class of 1948 and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy.  
On Aug. 18, 1951, he married Mary L. Kenney at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in South Wilmington. Together, they stayed rooted in Gardner and raised their family there. Don worked as a time keeper at Caterpillar until his retirement. He enjoyed leather crafting and attending Boy Scout events
He is survived by his children: Patti (Fred) Pfaff, Donny (Cindy) Berglund and Michele (Bruce) Skroblus; six grandchildren: Karrie (Aaron) Bargo, Brian (Trisha) Berglund, David Berglund, Matthew (Danielle) Watson, Alex (Kelsey) Watson and Christian Berglund; and seven great-grandchildren: Austin, Derek and Brent Berglund, Kassidy and Cameron Bargo and Reese and Cole Watson.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 59 years, Mary, in 2010.
Visitation will be held Monday, Oct. 15, 2018 from 4 until 8 p.m. at Ferrari Funeral Services, 1044 Ferrari Drive, Coal City.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2018, also at the Ferrari Funeral Service Chapel at 10 a.m. with Rev. Bradley Schumaker officiating.
Military honors and interment will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood.
Memorials in Don's name may be directed to the Boy Scouts of America Rainbow Council, Joliet Area Community Hospice or Grundy County Community Volunteer Hospice.
Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.ferrarifuneral.com
Funeral services have been made under the direction of Ferrari Funeral Services, 1044 Ferrari Dr., in Coal City.