We are sad to announce that on March 18, 2024, at the age of 68, Donald Hettel of DeKalb, Illinois, born in Ottawa, Illinois passed away. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Albert William Hettel Sr. and Lillian Mary (Worrels); his brothers, Albert Hettel (Doc) and Charles Hettel (Chuck); and his pet Buddy.

He is survived by : his wife Terri (Lehan); his children, Valerie Hansen (Pete), April Haring (Steve), Nathan Hettel (Melissa) of Brandon Hettel, DJ and Bobby Larson (Donna); his grandchildren, Alyssa Hansen (Brandon), Chris Hansen (Sarah), Nick Hansen, Jon Hansen, Molly Harrison, Noah Haring, Owen Haring, Andrea Hettel, Carmen Hettel, Tommy Hettel, Shea Larson, Max Larson, Cass Larson, Maggie Larson and Maddie Larson; his great grandchildren, Aalayah De Los Reyes, Kayson Perez, Parker Perez and Camila Perez; and his former life partner Pamela Aldridge (Lehr).

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given in Don's honor to: · Society of St. Vincent DePaul, DeKalb Conference, c/o St. Mary Church, 302 Fisk Avenue, DeKalb, IL 60115 · Ottawa Friendship House, 1718 N 2525 Rd., Ottawa, IL 61350.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Finch Funeral Home