Donnie D. Gephart (68) of Elliotstown
Published on January 13 2023 7:47 am
Donnie D. Gephart, 68, of Elliottstown (rural Dieterich), IL, passed away on Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at his home.
A memorial visitation will be held from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, 2023 at Johnson Funeral Home in Effingham. Private Memorial Services will be held at a later date.
In lieu of charitable donations, the family is requesting a tree be planted in Donnie’s memory. Online condolences may be shared by clicking here.
Donnie was born on June 11, 1954, in Effingham, IL, the son of Floyd and Agnes (Rawlings) Gephart. He married Doris Callahan on July 28, 1973.
Donnie enjoyed hunting, fishing, and trapping (anything outdoors) especially if family was included. He loved a good tractor pull and walks in the woods with his Weimaraner companion, Tucker. He and Doris enjoyed camping and horseback riding in several states as well as Shawnee National Forest. Donnie began working at Fedders right out of high school. In 1974, he started working at Crossroads Press/World Color Press, where he was employed for the next 30 years. Donnie was a member of Dieterich Christian Church, the Illinois Federation of Outdoor Resources, and the NRA.
Donnie is survived by his wife, Doris Gephart of Elliottstown; son, Josh Gephart (Tracy) of Elliottstown; daughter, Elizabeth Bernard (Jesse) of Lake Mary, FL; grandchildren, Logan, Lauren, Briley, Kage and Kash; great-grandchildren, Elliana and Brooklynn; brothers, Roger Gephart (Ronda) of Tunnel Hill, IL, and Alan “Flip” Gephart (Paula) of Brownstown, IL; and sister, Darla Otto (Scott) of Wakefield, KS.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter-in-law, Tonya Gephart.