Donald G. Blecha

BRAIDWOOD—Donald G. Blecha, 78, of Braidwood, IL, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Presence St. Joseph Medical Center in Joliet, IL.  
Born April 29, 1938 in Braidwood, he was the son of George and Mildred (nee Jakoplic) Blecha. Donald retired from Caterpillar, Inc. in Joliet following 30 years of employment. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping.  
Surviving are his wife, Arda (nee Frank), whom he married  March 31, 1962 in Braidwood; son, Don (Robin) Blecha of Goose Lake, IL; daughter, Dawn (Jeff) Keefe of Naperville, IL; five grandchildren: Ben, Haley, and Brett Blecha and Josh and Nick Keefe and two brothers, Richard (Pat) Blecha of Moodus, CT and Ken (Kathleen) Blecha of Braidwood.  
Cremation rites have been accorded. Private services will be held.  
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R.W. Patterson Funeral Home & Crematory, 401 E. Main St., Braidwood is in charge of arrangements.