Don L. Tschannen Sr.

Don L. Tschannen, Sr., age 81 of Daytona Beach, FL, formerly of Highland, IL, died Friday, January 13, 2017, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland, IL. He was born on Wednesday, September 25, 1935, in Highland, IL, the son of Floyd J. and Ruth M. (nee Hambley) Tschannen. On Tuesday, October 15, 1957, at St. Francis Church, Aviston, IL, he married Caroline M. Tschannen, nee Lager, who survives. He was a member of Saint Paul Catholic Church-Highland, IL; Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree Assembly #0231-Highland, IL; Past President and served as the First President of the St. Paul School Board. Born and raised in Highland, IL. He graduated from Greenville college, Greenville, IL. He served with the National Guard. He and his wife lived in Jeffersonville, IN, while living there he worked for Alton Box Board Co as a sales service manager. They moved back to Highland and he began working for his father at Tschannen's Ben Franklin on the square, Highland, IL. In 1969 he purchased the company from his mother. In 1983 he and his son Don formed a partnership, owning and operating Jan's Hallmark stores. He retired in 1995 and continued working part time as a consultant for Jan's Hallmark. Don was proud of his community; an active member of the Highland Chamber of Commerce and in the early years of the St. Paul Kirchenfest committees. He and his wife became residents of Daytona Beach, FL. He was a proud father, grandfather and great grandfather; loved watching his grandchildren compete in sports. It wasn't unusual for Don's favorite color to fluctuate. His grandchildren's sport team colors were important to him, and to show his support to all of them, he would wear and sport their colors. He looked forward to their annual Fish Creek, WI, vacation with extended family and friends. He was an avid golfer and novice fisherman. Survivors include: Wife - Caroline M. Tschannen nee Lager, Daytona Beach, FL Son - Don L. (Rose) Tschannen Jr., Highland, IL Daughter - Donna M. (Mark) Teahan, Leawood, KS Son - Dean T. (Tami) Tschannen, Wadsworth, OH Grandchild - Eric (Amy) Tschannen Grandchild - Tyler Tschannen Grandchild - Austin Tschannen Grandchild - Natalie (Joe) Gates Grandchild - Kyle Teahan Grandchild - Conner Teahan Grandchild - Christopher Teahan Grandchild - Marcus Teahan Grandchild - SPC Brent Tschannen US Army (Honor Guard) Grandchild - Brad Tschannen Grandchild - Kassidy Carter Grandchild - Mary Tschannen Grandchild - Kamron Carter Grandchild - Clare Tschannen Grandchild - Don Tschannen Great Grandchild - Riley Tschannen Great Grandchild - Lucas Gates Great Grandchild - Layla Gates Great Grandchild - Jude Gates Great Grandchild - Logan Gates Great Grandchild - Dane Gates Great Grandchild - Taylor Teahan Sister - Gail (Bob) Earles, Garden , MI Brother - Keith (Kay) Tschannen, Long Boat Key, FL. He was preceded in death by: Father - Floyd John Tschannen died 11/19/1963 Mother - Ruth M. Tschannen nee Hambley died 7/15/1992 Brother - Neal Tschannen. Arrangements are being handled by Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Visitation will be held from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL. Funeral Mass will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, January 19, 2017, at Saint Paul Catholic Church in Highland, IL., with Rev. Father Pat G. Jakel, pastor, officiating. Interment will be at Saint Joseph Catholic Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Paul School Educational Foundation or HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation.

Don L. Tschannen Sr.

September 25, 1935 - January 13, 2017