Donald Roger "Red" Driskell, 86, of Blandinsville, Illinois, passed away at 7:10 p.m. Monday, June 17, 2024 at The LaMoine Assisted Living in Macomb, Illinois.

Red was born November 12, 1937 in Macomb the son of Wendell and Helen (Brown) Driskell. On April 15, 1960 he married Wanda Lee Woodside in Blandinsville. She preceded him in death July 19, 2012.

Red was a 1955 graduate of Northwestern High School. Following high school he worked for a short time in maintenance for the State of Illinois. He spent most of his life working for Hofmeister Construction in Blandinsville. He enjoyed carpentry work, playing cards, golfing, more golfing, attending his grandchildren's sporting events and traveling with his wife in their retirement.

He was a member of the Blandinsville Hire Fire Department, Blandinsville Christian Church and Twin Oaks Golf & County Club in Blandinsville.

Survivors include two sons: Roger (Lynn) Driskell of Springfield, Illinois and Ray (Ann) Driskell of Carthage, Illinois, six grandchildren: Rachel Sorenson, Tara Burke, Erin True, Nick Driskell, Hayley Driskell and Brooke Driskell; six great-grandchildren: Garen, Anna, Emery, Alex, Lucy and Ben; two brothers: Alan "Fuzz" (Kathy) Driskell of LaHarpe and Joe Driskell of Blandinsville; one sister: Janice Ritenour of Dubuque, Iowa and numerous nieces and nephews.

Besides his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; one brother: Wendell "Whimp" Driskell Jr., one sister: Carolyn Moore and two brothers-in-law: Kenneth Ritenour and Dean Moore.

The funeral service for Red will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, June 21, 2024 at Banks & Beals Funeral Home in LaHarpe. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until time of services, Friday at the funeral home.

Burial will follow in Glade City Cemetery, Blandinsville.

A memorial fund has been established for the Blandinsville Hire Fire Department or Twin Oaks Golf & County Club. To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit Red's obituary at banksandbeals.com.