Donald L. Hundsdorfer

Donald L. Hundsdorfer, age 85 of Highland, IL, died Sunday, April 24, 2016, at Highland Health Care Center in Highland, IL. He was born on Saturday, June 14, 1930, in Highland, IL, the son of Leo J. and Edith E. (nee Haller) Hundsdorfer. On Saturday, August 7, 1954, he married Helen M. Hundsdorfer nee Bargetzi at E & R Church, Highland, IL. She passed away on Monday, November 17, 2014. He was a member of Evangelical United Church of Christ. He was also a member of V.F.W. Post 5694, Highland, Illinois(Past Commander 1958-59); Woodmen of the World, Highland Camp # 105(25 years as Secretary, Past State President of W.O.W.); Highland Historical Society; Highland Sportsman's Club; Lee Iten Post # 439, American Legion- Highland, Illinois; Helvetia Sharpshooters Society; Gold Wing Road Riders (Charter member "E" Chapter). Mr. Hundsdorfer was born and grew up in Highland. He graduate from Highland High School in 1948. He also earned a Certificate in Business from Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville. He served with the U.S. Navy for four years in Aviation Electronics with duty in the South Pacific. For over 35 years, Mr. Hundsdorfer worked for Basler Electric Company in Highland, Illinois, the majority of which he was Production Control Manager. Following his retirement in 1990, he continued with the company for two years as a consultant. Mr. Hundsdorfer enjoyed riding his "Gold Wing" Honda motorcycle. He had biked in all 50 states and since 1984 had over 400,000 miles on his "Golden Wing". In all, over a 1/2 million miles had been rode by him. He also enjoyed gardening, fishing, reading and traveling. He had become quite a Stain Glass Window Maker. He enjoyed this hobby and had sold many of his works and some are displayed internationally. Survivors include: Son - Steven D. (Significant Other Tina Bradley) Hundsdorfer, Plainfield, IN Son - Wayne A. (Kathy) Hundsdorfer, Highland, IL Daughter - Kay E. (Rex) Whitecotton, Highland, IL Brother - Dennis P. (Rachael) Hundsdorfer, Greenville, IL Grandchild - Donald E. "D.C." Clark, Dittmer, MO Grandchild - Ashley C. Hundsdorfer, Charlotte, NC Grandchild - Kaytlin E. (Dr. Benjamin Rogier, DDS) Reedy-Rogier, St. Louis, MO Grandchild - Kelly E. Hundsdorfer, Kansas City, MO Grandchild - Alexa N. Hundsdorfer, San Francisco, CA Grandchild - Kyle M. Hundsdorfer, St. Louis, MO Great Grandchild - Donald L. Clark, Dittmer, MO Great Grandchild - Ella R. Clark, Dittmer, MO He was preceded in death by: Mother - Edith Emily Hundsdorfer Father - Leo John Hundsdorfer Wife - Helen M. Hundsdorfer, nee Bargetzi (Died 11/17/2014) Sister - Judith A. Weis (Died 11/20/2003) Brother - David E. Hundsdorfer (Died 6/11/2001) Sister - Gloria "Dode" Niggli (Died 2/10/1994) Brother - Glenn C. Hundsdorfer (Died 6/28/1993) 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, April 27, 2016, at Spengel-Boulanger Funeral Home in Highland, IL and from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, IL. Funeral service will be at 10:00 AM on Thursday, April 28, 2016, at Evangelical United Church of Christ in Highland, IL., with Rev. Christopher W. Hill, Senior Pastor, pastor, Highland, IL officiating. Interment will be at Highland City Cemetery in Highland, IL. Memorial contributions may be made to V.F.W. Post 5694, Highland, IL or Bond County Humane Society.

Donald L. Hundsdorfer

June 14, 1930 - April 24, 2016