Donald E. Reynolds

Donald Reynolds, 88, of Monmouth, IL, passed away on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at Knox County Nursing Home in Knoxville, IL.

Don was born on December 10, 1936, in Burlington, IA, the son of Glen and Mable (Peterson) Reynolds. He was raised and educated in Monmouth, graduating from Monmouth High School in 1955.

Don served with the United States Army, stationed in Germany.

Don married Karen Rubison on July 18, 1961, in Chicago, IL.

He worked for the United States Postal Service for 40 years. He began his postal career in Chicago as a clerk, moving on to the Railway Post Office, then the Highway Post Office, clerk at the Peoria Post Office, and finishing his career as a mail carrier in Galesburg. Upon his retirement, Don owned and operated several tanning salons, including Tropical Isle in Monmouth, Farmington, and Macomb.

He was a member of the First Lutheran Church in Monmouth and the National Association of Letter Carriers. He loved motorcycles, fishing, and playing the slots. He grew up on a farm and later owned his own farm near Gilson. He also enjoyed old tractors, tractor pulls, and attending the Old Thrashers events.

Survivors include his 3 daughters, Jackie Dawson, Rhonda (Shaun) Hitchcock, and Teresa (James) McGovern, all of Knoxville; 7 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Loretta Reynolds of Monmouth; several nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and 1 brother, Richard Reynolds

Funeral services will be at 1:00 pm. Tuesday, May 6, 2025, at McGuire & Davies Funeral Home and Crematory, Monmouth. Interment will be at Stronghurst Cemetery, Stronghurst, IL. Visitation will be from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm on Tuesday at the funeral home. Memorials may be given to Western Illinois Animal Rescue and sent to the funeral home.