Donald A. Werner "Don", passed away peacefully in his Manhattan Twp. farm family home on July 28, 2021. Survived by his loving wife of 64 years Betty (nee Lichtenwalter), his children Donald Jr. (Debbie) Werner, Debbie (Bill) Hackman and Dawn (Greg) Krantz, sister-in-laws Carol (Lou) Kish and Nina Jones, brothers-in-law Bob (Karen) Lichtenwalter, Bill Amiot, and Joe Vondrash, grandchildren Brad (Nina) Werner, Justina Hackman, Jeremy (Tiffany) Werner, Jase (Laura) Hackman, Brett (Chanel) Krantz, Brandon (Kristin) Krantz and Matt (Micaela) Zimmer, great grandchildren Torin and Lilly Werner, Lucas Werner, Theo Hackman and Ollivander Zimmer and numerous nieces and nephews. Preceded in death by his parents Albert and LouElla Werner, his stepmother Hazel, his son Brad, his siblings Doris Amiot, LeRoy Jones and Eleanor Vondrash. Don loved all things farming! He lived on the same road all his life occupying various residences within a one-mile proximity close to the farms of his grandfather, father, himself, son and grandson. Don was an avid agricultural reader and spent a great deal of time educating himself on the latest agricultural production, business, and marketing practices. Don had great interest in agriculture daily updates, weather, etc., from various farmers in several counties and he also enjoyed agricultural vacations with his wife, Betty, to places such as Kansas and Winnipeg. Don frequented farm toy and antique tractor shows as well as antique tractor rides. He particularly enjoyed taking his grandchildren on antique tractor, combine, and truck rides when they were young. Having a small Hereford Cattle herd and watching each year's group of calves was a true tribute to the memory of his father, Albert. Don was a long-time member of St. Paul's United Church of Christ, Will County Farm Bureau, Will County Threshermen's Association, and Manhattan Volunteer Fire Department (retiring in 1979). He was an FFA alumni member/supporter and member of the Manhattan Community Cemetery Board (formerly serving as president for several years). Don lived and breathed the farm life way, he raised his family that way, made lifelong friends that way, loved his country, his land and God that way; a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend that will truly be missed. Visitation for Don will be on Sunday, August 1, 2021 from 2-6:00 P.M. at Forsythe Gould Funeral Home. Funeral service will be on Monday, August 2, 2021 at 10:00 A.M. with Pastor Carol Currier-Frighetto officiating also at the funeral home. Interment Manhattan Center Cemetery, Manhattan. Arrangements entrusted to Forsythe Gould Funeral Home, 507 S. State St., Manhattan, IL 60442, 815-478-3321, www.forsythegouldfh.com