Donald W. Berglund, 88, of Gardner, IL. passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 11, 2018 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice.

He was born July 17, 1930 in Chicago, IL. His parents were George S. and Marguerite D. (nee Beutlich) Berglund. In his youth, Don, or "Bergy" as he was known, began his lifelong devotion to the Boy Scouts of America, becoming an Eagle Scout and was a member for 74 years. He graduated from Gardner High School Class of 1948 and went on to serve his country honorably in the United States Navy. On August 18, 1951, he married Mary L. Kenney at St. Lawrence Catholic Church in South Wilmington. Together, they stayed rooted in Gardner and raised their family there. Don worked as a time keeper at Caterpillar until his retirement. He enjoyed leather crafting and attending Boy Scout events

He is survived by his children, Patti (Fred) Pfaff, Donny (Cindy) Berglund and Michele (Bruce) Skroblus; six grandchildren, Karrie (Aaron) Bargo, Brian (Trisha) Berglund, David Berglund, Matthew (Danielle) Watson, Alex (Kelsey) Watson and Christian Berglund and seven great-grandchildren Austin, Derek and Brent Berglund, Kassidy and Cameron Bargo and Reese and Cole Watson.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife of 59 years, Mary, in 2010.

Memorials in Don's name may be directed to the Boy Scouts of America Rainbow Council, Joliet Area Community Hospice or Grundy County Community Volunteer Hospice.

Visitation will be Monday, October 15, 2018 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Ferrari Funeral Services, 1044 Ferrari Drive, Coal City, IL. 60416.

Funeral service will be Tuesday, October 16, 2018, also at the Ferrari Funeral Service Chapel at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Bradley Schumaker officiating.

Military honors and interment will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, IL.

Family and friends may sign the online guestbook at www.ferrarifuneral.com