Donald William "Don" Reis, Sr.

Herrin- Donald William Reis, Sr., 82, of Herrin, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 9:15 AM, Saturday, December 14, 2013 at his home. Don was born on September 13, 1931 in St. Louis, MO to Ralph G. and Charlotte (Thill) Reis.  He married Mary Ann Wolk on August 13, 1955 in St. Louis.  She preceded him in death on November 14, 2013. He was a United States Army Veteran who served his country bravely during the Korean Conflict.  Once honorably discharged, he began a long career as owner of Eastside Lumber Yard Supply Company, Inc with locations in Herrin and East St. Louis.  Don was a generous and caring man who donated his time to the community and others.  He was past president of the Herrin Camber of Commerce. Don was a member of LifeChurch in Marion and had a strong Christian faith which he enjoyed sharing with others through Prison Fellowship Ministries and Full Gospel Businessmen International.  He went on two separate mission trips to China and Ireland. In his spare time he enjoyed time with family, gardening and yard work and watching and feeding birds. Survivors include- Daughter- Janice Reis-Hampton and husband Ernie of Herrin Son- Donald W. Reis, Jr. of Herrin Son- David Reis and wife Suzie of Herrin Son- Michael Joseph Reis of Hawaii Thirteen Grandchildren Twelve Great Grandchildren plus one on the way Brother- Ralph F. Reis and wife Donna of Edwardsville Brother- Richard J. Reis and wife Nancy of Dittmer, MO Several nieces, nephews and cousins He was preceded in death by his parents, step-mother- Lydia Reis, wife, and sister- Dolores Eckert. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 AM, Monday, December 23, 2013 at The Life Church in Marion.  Pastor John Parton will officiate.  Private burial services will be held at HerrinCityCemetery with military rites performed by the Herrin American Legion and VFW Posts with assistance from the Illinois National Guard.  Visitation will be from 2-6:00 PM, Sunday, December 22, 2013 at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home in Herrin. Memorial donations are suggested to Faith Missions and will be accepted at Johnson-Hughes Funeral Home/ 201 S. 13^th St/ Herrin, IL   62948.  For more information or to sign the memorial guest register, please visit www.hughesfuneralhomes.com.