Donald Jenner, age 83 of rural Bond County north of Mulberry Grove, passed away 1:57 a.m. Monday, November 20, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 25, 2023, at the Greenville First Christian Church with Darryl Bolen and Dee Armes officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery with military honors by Mulberry Grove American Legion Post #1180. Visitation will be held at the church on Friday from 4:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please make memorials to Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Bond Christian Service Camp, or donor’s choice.
Donald, the son of Dwight W. Jenner and Ruth (Frost) Jenner, was born September 11, 1940, at the hospital in Vandalia, Illinois. Mr. Jenner attended the local schools including the one-room Crabapple School. He graduated from Mulberry Grove High School with the Class of 1958. He worked on the family farm, helping his dad.
Donald and Patricia Ann Foltz were united in marriage on June 9, 1963, at the Patoka Christian Church in Patoka, Illinois. They had just celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary this year. They are the parents of 2 sons, Greg Jenner and wife Ruth of Mulberry Grove and Jim Jenner and wife Tricia of Greenville.
Donald worked for over 52 years for South Central Farm Services in Greenville. He was a Custom Applicator for Farm Services. His hobbies included camping, riding motorcycles, going on tractor drives with his boys, and serving his Church. His greatest love was spending time with his family, especially the grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Pat, 2 sons, 3 grandchildren: Austin Jenner, Adam Jenner, and Ashley Roach and husband Braedon Roach, great-grandson Lincoln and 1 great-grandson on the way. Also surviving is his sister Sharon Tinker and husband Dave of Michigan.
Donald was a member of the Greenville First Christian Church and the Mulberry Grove American Legion Post #1180.
Donnell – Wiegand Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. To leave the family a condolence, share a memory or picture, please visit www.donnellwiegand.com
