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Donald Walter Stuedemann, 90, known to most as “Grandpa Don” died peacefully at Morris Hospital on November 6, 2023, surrounded by more loved ones than should be allowed in a hospital room. Don was the Patriarch of a large, devoted family who looked to him for guidance & support. He naturally gained the affection of others with his irreverent sense of humor & his love for duck hunting & poker playing.  He was passionate about his garden & his homemade salsa was famous among friends & family.  Don was the proud grandfather to 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, and 4 more on the way.  Don had a certain way with words & demonstrated love for others with his generous nature & kind soul ~ He was a friend to all who knew him.Don was born in Clinton, Iowa on October 15, 1933, to Leo and Esther Stuedemann. Don married Shirley (Kunau) Stuedemann on May 4, 1958, in Clinton, IA. Don moved his family from Clinton, IA to Seneca, IL in 1980 while he worked for Enron in Morris, IL. Upon his retirement, he worked with his sons in the construction business.  Don was a partner in Stuedemann Construction and most recently in Stuedemann Radon Resolutions.Don was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Kunau,) his son, Daniel Stuedemann & his brother, James Stuedemann.  Don is survived by his children, Kathy Stuedemann, David (Erin) Stuedemann, Doug (Dana) Stuedemann, Barbara (Larry) Watkins, 15 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews & too many friends to count. Don lived an exceptional life & will live forever in the hearts & lives of those he touched along the way.A visitation will be held on Saturday, November 11, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at Ottawa Funeral Home. A funeral ceremony will take place at 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home, with Pastor John Walker officiating. A graveside service with military honors will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery.The online guest book may be viewed and remembrances shared at www.ottawafuneralhome.comOttawa Funeral Home & Crematory1111 LaSalle St, Ottawa Illinois 61350815-433-0300www.ottawafuneralhome.com

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