It is always difficult saying goodbye to someone we love and cherish. Family and friends must say goodbye to their beloved Donald Gelaude of Orion, Illinois, born in Moline, Illinois, who passed away at the age of 81, on September 25, 2021. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by : his parents, Julius C. Gelaude and Estella M. DeVrieze Gelaude; and his brother Joe DeVrieze. He is survived by : his wife Diane Larson; his children, Theresa Burns, Orion, Thomas Gelaude (Chantelle), Marlene Gelaude-Shattuck, Daniel J. Gelaude, Ronald Gelaude (Julie) and Michael Gelaude; his grandchildren, Trenton Burns, Alissa Gelaude, Andrew Gelaude (Stephanie), Ben Gelaude, Annie Gelaude, Jesse Shattuck, Sawyer Shattuck, Hannah Reschke (Jared), Madelynn Gelaude, Braxton Gelaude and Chase Gelaude; his great grandchildren, Julius, Charlotte, Joseph, John, Leo, Silas, Juniper, Augie and Margaret; and his sister Mary Ann Schmidt.

Memorials may be made to the family for a memorial fund to be established later.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Esterdahl Mortuary & Crematory, Ltd.