Donald O May

Princeton - Donald O. May, 89, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at Aperion Care of Princeton, IL. Donald, or Don as he was known by all, was born on March 20, 1933, the middle son to the late Harry and Gladys (Stuepfert) May in Princeton, IL. He was a graduate of Princeton High School, Class of 1950. He married Rebecca Campbell on July 12, 1970, at the First Presbyterian Church of Princeton, IL. He served active duty from 1954 to 1956 in the United States Army, receiving the National Defense Service Medal. He continued service in the Reserves from 1956 - 1962 and again from 1970 - 1981. Don was a member of the Bureau Valley Country Club and the First Presbyterian Church of Princeton. He began his working career as a young boy working on the family farm. He was employed by Rudy-Patrick, IDOT and Morton fertilizer prior to working for the United States Postal Service as a City Mail Carrier retiring October 1,1992. Don loved many things including golfing, playing cards, bowling, and scratch-offs. He had golfed and played cards with the same foursome for many, many years. He was a Chicago Cubs Fan and was grateful he was able to see them win a World Series in his lifetime. You would often catch Don in his yard, riding his mower, with a smile. He enjoyed traveling with family to places including Jamaica, Mexico, Alaska, and Colorado. He loved all animals, especially his grand dogs. Although he loved all these things, nothing meant more to him than family. He always attended his daughters and granddaughters' events; you could often find him in the crowd supporting them. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Rebecca "Becky" May of Princeton, IL; daughters, Leslie Havens of St. Louis, and Sara (Jamin) Piper of Princeton, IL; granddaughters Haley (Blake) Spencer and Rylee Loescher of St. Louis; sister-in-law, Louise Thompsen of Princeton, IL and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Gladys May, first wife, Ann Fredrickson May, brothers, Eugene May (1987) and Harry J. May (2002). In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to the family for distribution. A visitation will be held on Friday, February 3, 2023, at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Services to follow at Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments on Friday, February 3, 2023, at 4:00 p.m. officiated by Pastor Ryan Sutton. Military rites will be accorded. Cremation rites accorded, burial to take place at a later date. Norberg Memorial Home, Inc. & Monuments was given the honor of working with the family and making the arrangements for Mr. May. Online memorials may be directed to www.norbergfh.com

Donald O May

March 20, 1933 - January 27, 2023