Donald Ray Schwarzlose

Donald Ray Schwarzlose, 74, of Lawrenceville, IL, formerly of West Salem, IL, passed away on Monday November 28, 2022, at Aperion Care in Bridgeport, IL.  He was born July 20, 1948, to Carrol Freeman and Juanita (Marx) Schwarzlose in West Salem, IL.  Donald married Vicki Bristow on June 16, 1972, and she preceded him in death.

He was a lifelong resident of West Salem, IL.  Donald was a member of the First Christian Church of West Salem where he had served as a deacon.  He always had a smile on his face and never met a stranger.  One of his joys in life was watching his grandkids play sports.  Donald was an avid St. Louis Cardinals and St. Louis Blues Fan.  He worked at Champion Laboratories for several years before retiring and while working at Champion Labs he was self-employed doing carpentry work.

Donald is survived by his daughter, Krista (Brian) Mehrtens; two sons, Kelby Schwarzlose, Andrew (Beth) Schwarzlose; one brother, David Schwarzlose, and ten grandchildren.

He is preceded in death by his parents, wife Vicki Schwarzlose, and one brother Carrol Junior Schwarzlose.

Visitation:  Thursday December 1, 2022, 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.  Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, West Salem, IL.

Graveside Service at Shiloh Cemetery, Samsville, IL immediately following the visitation service at the funeral home.

Interment: Shiloh Cemetery, Samsville, IL.

Ingram Meridith Funeral Home, West Salem, IL.