Donald Robert Moelk

Donald Robert Moelk, a well-loved Air Force veteran and longtime resident of O’Fallon, Ill., passed away peacefully in his sleep on July 23, 2014, in Chandler, Ariz. Don relocated to Arizona in 2011 with his wife Linda Moelk True, also formerly of O’Fallon and now a resident of Chandler. The two were married in 2006, after which he acquired the affectionate nickname “Ron Don” because her friends were initially unsure if his name was Ron or Don. Don was born on February 19, 1948, in Richmond, Ind. to Rita (nee McGill) and Donald Edward Moelk and grew up in Waukegan, Ill., near Chicago. He joined the Air Force after high school and served his country honorably for almost two decades, including two tours in Vietnam. After retiring from the military, Don worked on the assembly line at the Chrysler plant in Fenton, Mo., for more than a decade before retiring. Despite retiring to the land of endless golf courses, Don spent many of his days in Arizona pursuing his favorite pastime, pool, which he had often played in the watering holes of the Metro East. He was an active member of the IronOaks Breakers Pool League, where he earned the nickname “The Banker” both for helping with the finances and his favorite type of shot. He also played countless card games with Linda and her girlfriends group. Don was a quiet man with a dry wit and a caring soul. He will be dearly missed. Don was preceded in death by his first wife Gloria. In addition to his wife Linda, Don is survived by his stepfather, Boyde Snyder Wilson, daughter Kimberly Ann Moelk (Larry Scales), son Donald Robert, Jr. (wife Teresa), stepsons Judson and Randall True, grandchildren Dakota Tyler Maldonaldo, Kayla Elaine, Justine Tailor, and Sophia Faith, brothers Brian (wife Patricia) Wilson, David (wife Niki) Wilson, Mark (wife Suzanne) Meloy, and sister Ann Marie Lochner. Don's ashes will be interred after a memorial service at Jefferson Barracks on 2900 Sheridan Road in St. Louis on Friday, August 1, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Linda requests that friends and family consider donations in Don’s name to the local charity H.I.S. Kids with Cancer, P.O. Box 412 or 908 Laurel Street, Highland, Ill., 62249.

Donald Robert Moelk

February 19, 1948 - July 23, 2014