Donald Lewis Barnett

PEKIN/Canton - Donald L Barnett, 53, of Pekin passed away on Wednesday, June 23, 2021, at the Pekin Hospital.
He was born on May 1, 1968, in Canton to Donald and Frances "Franny" Barnett. He was never married and had no children. Don is survived by his partner Bob Roemer (Pekin) of 11 years; Donald Barnett (father) of Canton; Dawn and Joseph Putman (Sister and Brother-In-Law) also of Canton, Matt Putman (his nephew) of Hanna City, and other various family members. He was preceded in death by his Mother, Sister, Niece, Grandparents, and other various family members. Don graduated High School from Canton High School in 1986. He went on to Spoon River College, also in Canton, where he got his associated degree in applied science of computer design, as well as certificates in web design web development, and graphic design, graduating in 2005. Don was not a military man, nor was he a believer in faith. Don did believe there was a grand design to life, but not governed by a being that held the power of life and death for your soul. He was a member of the Fulton County Historical Society serving as the recording secretary and later the Newsletter Editor. He compiled and wrote the book, "Bernodotte: The Village of Seven Hills", and donated it to the society as well as helped with other society projects. He was also a member and past board member of the River City Bears of Peoria, a society that has since disbanded. Due to his medical issues, Don was physically disabled for the past 11 years. Before his condition took him to disability status, Don had a sporadic and interesting career path, including but not limited to; computer/graphic design, library clerk, telecommunications, HR Clerk, warehouse, slaughterhouse, iron factory and occasional cartooning.
His favorite past times included art cartooning, collecting old toys, investigating the history of Fulton County, Illinois, genealogy, watching the Cubs Win the World Series, using his imagination, and attending to his cats. Cremation rites will be accorded. A visitation service will be held on, Monday, June 28, 2021 at Oaks-Hines Funeral Home in Canton from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. There will be no religious official officiating the proceedings. There will be a moment for anyone that would like to share their fond memories of a special man that will be missed by many. "My life has been lived only to survive. Because I could not truly live, I need you to promise me you will live your life to its fullest with love, kindness and heart." - Don's Last Wish for everyone. Memorial contributions may be made to Oak Funeral Home for help with burial and other related expenses. The remains will be donated in trust from the funeral home to the Kidney and Heart foundations for research to help find a cure for Kidney and Heart diseases caused from Kidney Failure.
Oaks- Hines Funeral Home in Canton will be overseeing the arrangements made by family.
Online condolences may be made at www.oakshinesfuneralhome.com.