2/10/2021 11:55:19 AM
After 96 years of supporting his church, helping his neighbors, and assisting in improving the community by being involved with several organizations, Donald Richard Pellikan died on Saturday, January 30
th at Calhoun Nursing and Rehab.
He was born on the family farm in Jersey County, Illinois on August 23, 1924 to Charles and Grace (Schlansker) Pellikan. He graduated in 1942 from Jersey Township High School then attended the University of Illinois and earned a degree in Ag. After graduation he returned to Grafton to manage the family dairy and grain farm.
He married the former Martha Wehrly on April 6, 1958 and shared 62 years together. Three children arrived to bless this union, Donald Robert (Lydia), Larry Richard (Michele), and Carolyn Martha (Ray). Followed by five grandchildren and two great grandchildren to make their arrival this coming year.