Donald E. Belder Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Donald E. Belder of Thornton, Illinois, who passed away on May 12, 2023, at the age of 96, leaving to mourn family and friends. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was loved and cherished by many people including: his wife Elsie Belder; his children, Sandra Botterman (Mark), Donald Belder and Sherry Drapeau (Ken); his grandchildren, Jessica Sroka (Ben), Taytum Bultema (Pete), Justin Drapeau (Lyndsie), Dylan Drapeau, Mark Botterman (Noi), Christopher Botterman (Audrey), Jent Botterman, Britt Botterman and Darcey Drapeau; his great grandchildren, Ethan, Khodi, Elyse, Haley, Caelin, Everett, Oliver, Effie, Evangeline, Gates and Micah; and his brother Dick Belder (late Barbara). He was also cherished by coworkers and friends.