COUNCIL #6481 - MOUNT PROSPECT REMEMBERS
DONALD T O€™MEARA

 

Donald Thomas O'Meara Donald Thomas O'Meara was called to eternal rest on August 10, 2017 after a long battle with Alzheimer's disease. Don was born May 29, 1925 in Dearborn, MI. Don was preceded in death by his devoted and loving wife, Mary Lou O'Meara. They were married for 66 years. Don is survived by his brother, Thomas (Jacqueline) O'Meara, his sister, Joann (Donald) Knoerl, brother-in-law, Michael (Kathy) Youngblood and many loved nieces and nephews. Don was beloved and treasured by his children, Donna Marie (Robert) Geiss, Patricia (Thomas, Jr.) Meyers, Maureen (Jack Sr.) Nebel, Mark (Denise Lyons) O'Meara, Paul (Theresa) O'Meara and John (Nichole) O'Meara. He was preceded in death by his parents, his daughter, Elizabeth Scheffers, and son, Matthew O'Meara. He was the fun-loving and proud grandpa of Julianne (Shannon) Davis-Scheffers, Jaclyn (Matthew) Madigan, Jessica Postema, Zachary Stine, Scott (Calli) Nebel, Brian Nebel, Bradley (Jessica) Nebel, Jack Nebel, Jr., Steven Nebel, Megan O'Meara, Dana O'Meara, Katie O'Meara, Vincent O'Meara and Joseph O'Meara. Don was also the proud great-grandpa of 10. Don was one of the founding members of St. Thomas Becket Catholic Church in Mt. Prospect. His dedication and faith remained strong throughout his life. Don was involved with St. Thomas Becket's Men's Guild and Knights of Columbus. He was also a Eucharistic Minister and a US Army Veteran. Both Don and his late wife, Mary Lou, enjoyed cruises, traveled Europe, enjoyed Ireland and in their later years, spent their winters in Las Vegas.