Donal D. O'Reilly
May 6, 1937 ~ February 9, 2020
Donal Dominic O’Reilly peacefully passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 surrounded by loving family.
Donal was born on May 6, 1937 in Waukegan, Illinois. He served our country in the United States Air Force Reserve Command. His lifelong career in the automotive industry ended when he retired from American Motors in 1992. Soon after, he and his wife, Genell, moved to Alabama and then after her passing, he ultimately moved to Cibolo, Texas.
He was a hard-working, fun-loving, kind and generous man. His children were his world and he loved sharing stories of his life and his children’s accomplishments with all whom he met.
He was a lover of Harley Davidson motorcycles and a lifelong fan of the Chicago Bears and Chicago Cubs.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Donal O’Reilly and Shirley Sustersic, stepfather, Adolph (Corkey) Sustersic, sister, Marcella Moehlman, brother, Tom Janowski, wife, Genell O’Reilly, grandson, Shawn O’Reilly Jr. and stepdaughter, Cynthia Heredia.
He is survived by his brother, Michael O’Reilly (Bonnie Jean) and sister, Donna Jean Yoder, sons, Donny O’Reilly, Jeff O’Reilly (Lisa), Shawn O’Reilly (Teresa) daughter, Cheryl O’Reilly Bluma, stepchildren, Timothy Sanderson (Linda), Lynette Thrasher (Tim), Kim Nolder, 20 grandchildren and several great grandchildren.
The family has chosen to conduct a private service at a later date.
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Don…. What an awesome man… My favorite memory of Don was that when ever we came over he offered a smile and a firm handshake with a concern about how you were doing. Warm, kind, and accepting. This guy is one for the ages. I will miss you my friend… But with joy in my heart!
Don was one of the most charismatic people I know! Amazing man, always had a story and always looked sharp! Dapper Don! Love you and miss you! We are all better for knowing you!
Thank you Don & family for allowing Hope Hospice and me the privilege of being part of Don’s final journey. Memories and moments orchestrated by Don, loving support by family and friends, perfectly timed transition from this life to reunion with family in heaven …Like Frank Sinatra…he did it “his way” ….Don is forever in our hearts 💞 gale & james
I will miss our holidays as I always know how much you look forward to all of our food and desserts! You sincerely hold a very special place in our hearts. Thank you for every football game you attended to watch your son play. Thank you for every football game you attended and watched our daughter dance. Thank you for all those times you came over to sit on my couch and to spend your time with us. To Don’s family, please know how much your dad was loved. Also please know how much we appreciated you sharing him with us. He wasn’t our friend he was our family.