Donnie Gene Eutsler

Donnie Gene Eutsler, 71, of Clever, was born on July 3, 1947, in Galena, and passed away Friday, April 19, 2019.
Eutsler worked at Dayco for a number of years and later owned and operated Eutsler Construction, until a heart attack forced him to retire in 2002. He proudly served as assistant fire chief with the Clever Fire Department. As a member of Clever First Baptist Church, he served on a number of committees and ministries. He was deeply honored to be asked to sing solos at a number of local churches.
Eutsler loved God, his church, his community and most of all his family. He was united in marriage to Donna Wilson in 1967, who preceded him in death in 2001. Donnie and Donna had two daughters, Deonna and Shonna Ann whom he loved so much and of whom was tremendously proud.
In 2003, Eutsler met his “Sunshine,” Linda Peterson and they were married in 2004. Together they spent the next few years enjoying life together. In 2008, Eutsler was diagnosed with Lewy Body Dementia and their lives were changed forever. They were blessed to have a few more years before the dementia overcame his ability to do those things he loved so much.
In addition to his first wife, Eutsler was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Ruby; an infant sister, Margaret; and his oldest brother, Jimmy.
He is survived by his wife, Linda; two daughters, Deonna Evans and Shonna Ann Peterson (Ed); four brothers, Raymond, Robert, Roy, and David; a sister, Carol Schwartz; four grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He also leaves behind numerous other family members and friends.
A visitation was from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, April 23, 2019, in Meadors Funeral Home, Clever Chapel. The funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2019, in the Clever First Baptist Church, with Pastor Brian Jump officiating. Burial will follow the service, with fireman honors, in Wright Cemetery, Clever. Family and friends may share online condolences at www.meadorsfuneralhome.com.