Donald J. Shoemaker

Donald J. Shoemaker, 94, of Goshen, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2016, at Greencroft Healthcare.

He was born December 26, 1921 in Stephenson County, Illinois to Arthur and Louisa (Engel) Shoemaker.

On June 22, 1947 he married Ila June Litwiller in Morton, Illinois.  She died August 23, 2010.

Survivors include three daughters, Joyce (John) Yoder of Angola, Sandra (Doug) Friesen of Goshen and Nelda (Bill) Wittig of Coralville, Iowa; six grandchildren, John (Valerie) Yoder of Indianapolis, Nick (Jessica) Yoder and Rachel Friesen, both of Portland, Oregon, Emily Wittig of Berkeley, California, Allison Wittig of Cedar Rapids, Iowa and Sarah (Josh) Galgano of Andover, Massachusetts; three great-grandchildren, Aidan and Isabelle Galgano and Finn Yoder and a brother, Kenneth (Doris) Shoemaker of Bloomington, Illinois.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; a son, Larry E. Shoemaker; two brothers, Orval and Eugene Shoemaker and a sister, Mildred Druge.

A retired farmer in Dakota, Illinois, Mr. Shoemaker moved to the Goshen area in 2004.  He was a member of College Mennonite Church, Goshen.

Friends may call Saturday, October 15, 2016, from 9:45 until 10:45 a.m. in the Koinonia Room at College Mennonite Church.  An 11 a.m. memorial service will follow the visitation. Pastor Don Blosser will officiate.

A private burial was held in Violett Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be given to Freeport Mennonite Church MCC Canning Project, 3616 E. Brick School Road, Freeport, IL   61032.