Bethalto—Donald W. Sherer, 82, formerly of Alton, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at Cedarhurst of Bethalto.

Born Dec. 5, 1938 in Alton, he was a son of Donald L. and Vesta Darlene (Wankel) Sherer.

A U.S. Air Force Vietnam War veteran, he owned and operated Sherer Appliance in East Alton for 30 years.

He married Joyce Bowen Jan. 9, 1965.  She passed away May 15, 2009.

Survivors include his children, Donald Jr. (Amber) Sherer of Bunker Hill, Dwayne (Tina) Sherer of Arizona, Kenneth (Amber) Sherer of Bunker Hill, Heidi (Kent) Lange of  Champaign-Urbana, IL, Renee (Lonnie) Lewis of Bunker Hill, and Kimberly Sherer of Alton; three stepdaughters, Hope (Dan) Behringer of Jerseyville, Holly (Rod) Heinlein of Cottage Hills, and Amy Cress of Bethalto; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; two sisters, Barbara (Harold) Rhoades of Hartford, CT and Beverly (Donald) Dodson of Wood River; and a brother, Kenneth (Sharon) Sherer of Bethalto.

In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Keith Alan Sherer; a granddaughter and a great grandson.

Due to Covid-19 crowd restrictions, private family graveside services will be held.

Memorial donations in his name may be made to Paynic Home for Funerals to assist the family with expenses.

An online guestbook is available at www.paynicfh.com