Delmar Arseneau Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Delmar Arseneau, 89, of Donovan, IL passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at his home surrounded by family. He was born on November 8, 1928 in Beaverville, IL, the son of Raymond Arseneau and Cleo (DuMontelle) Arseneau. Delmar married Mary Askew on November 11, 1950 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Beaverville, IL. Mr. Arseneau served in the ARMY from 1951 until 1953 doing radio repair on tanks, more specifically 325 Tank Br. at Camp Irwin in California. He was a member of the American Legion in Donovan, Lions Club, a Firefighter for Donovan, Little League coach, and a softball coach. He was also a farmer. He enjoyed fishing in Wisconsin, traveling, and attending the grandkids sports game. Delmar was an avid CUBS, Bears, an Illini fan. Surviving Mr. Arseneau is his wife, Mary Arseneau of Donovan; son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Debora Arseneau of Donovan; daughters and son-in-law, Lynne and Art Fleming of Double Oak, TX, and Kim Emmerson of L'Erable; grandchildren, Holly Emmerson (Kolton Koch), Casey Arseneau, and Kendell Arseneau; and several nieces and nephews. He is also preceded in death by his parents; brother, Raymond Jr. "Spike"; and two sisters, Wilma Peters and Marilyn Mayotte. Visitation will take place on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 from 9am until 11am, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Beaverville, IL. Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 11:00 am, at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Beaverville, IL. Father Belanger will officiate. Burial will follow at St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery in Beaverville, IL. Memorials in Mr. Arseneau's name can be made to IMH Hospice or St. Mary's Catholic Church. Military graveside rites will follow burial by the Donovan American Legion Post #633. Cremation rites have been recorded.

Delmar Arseneau

November 8, 1928 - November 21, 2017