Daniel Merlin Alderton, age 83 of Mattoon, passed away in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. The Funeral Service, honoring and celebrating his life, will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday following the visitation. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. Donations in his honor may be made to the Coles County Animal Shelter and left at the visitation/service or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.
Dan was born October 31, 1936 in Wyaconda, Missouri, the son of the late Lloyd and Margurette (Golliher) Alderton. He was a graduate of Revere, Missouri high school and faithfully served his country with the United States Marine Corps. He married Anita Matteson on July 24, 1982 and they were married 32 years prior to her death on November 21, 2014. He is survived by two sons, Lloyd Alderton and wife Sang Hui of Las Vegas, Nevada and Michael Alderton of Mattoon; three grandchildren, Kyle, Alisha and Corey Alderton; a brother, Verlin Alderton and wife Sylvia of Buena Vista, Arkansas; a stepdaughter, Jamie Arthur of Tennessee and her family; and nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie Alderton; a sister, Delore (Donald) Gardner; and a son-in-law, David Elam.
Dan was employed for many years with General Electric in Mattoon. After retiring from GE he went to work for Wal-Mart in their customer service department. He was mechanically inclined and enjoyed tinkering and working on things. He always had a canine companion and will be truly missed by his little dog “Lucky”. It was no secret that Dan was a HUGE St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan – he was usually wearing some sort of apparel or hat sporting a St. Louis Cardinals logo. It was Dan’s family that was the most important aspect of his life and he loved them dearly. Memories of him and special times shared will always be cherished.
Dan was born October 31, 1936 in Wyaconda, Missouri, the son of the late Lloyd and Margurette (Golliher) Alderton. He was a graduate of Revere, Missouri high school and faithfully served his country with the United States Marine Corps. He married Anita Matteson on July 24, 1982 and they were married 32 years prior to her death on November 21, 2014. He is survived by two sons, Lloyd Alderton and wife Sang Hui of Las Vegas, Nevada and Michael Alderton of Mattoon; three grandchildren, Kyle, Alisha and Corey Alderton; a brother, Verlin Alderton and wife Sylvia of Buena Vista, Arkansas; a stepdaughter, Jamie Arthur of Tennessee and her family; and nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie Alderton; a sister, Delore (Donald) Gardner; and a son-in-law, David Elam.
Dan was employed for many years with General Electric in Mattoon. After retiring from GE he went to work for Wal-Mart in their customer service department. He was mechanically inclined and enjoyed tinkering and working on things. He always had a canine companion and will be truly missed by his little dog “Lucky”. It was no secret that Dan was a HUGE St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan – he was usually wearing some sort of apparel or hat sporting a St. Louis Cardinals logo. It was Dan’s family that was the most important aspect of his life and he loved them dearly. Memories of him and special times shared will always be cherished.
Daniel Merlin Alderton, age 83 of Mattoon, passed away in the comfort of his home on Wednesday, December 11, 2019. Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at Adams Funeral Chapel in Charleston. The Funeral Service, honoring and celebrating his life, will begin at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday following the visitation. Burial will be in Roselawn Cemetery, Charleston. Donations in his honor may be made to the Coles County Animal Shelter and left at the visitation/service or mailed to Adams Funeral Chapel, 2330 Shawnee Dr., Charleston, IL 61920.
Dan was born October 31, 1936 in Wyaconda, Missouri, the son of the late Lloyd and Margurette (Golliher) Alderton. He was a graduate of Revere, Missouri high school and faithfully served his country with the United States Marine Corps. He married Anita Matteson on July 24, 1982 and they were married 32 years prior to her death on November 21, 2014. He is survived by two sons, Lloyd Alderton and wife Sang Hui of Las Vegas, Nevada and Michael Alderton of Mattoon; three grandchildren, Kyle, Alisha and Corey Alderton; a brother, Verlin Alderton and wife Sylvia of Buena Vista, Arkansas; a stepdaughter, Jamie Arthur of Tennessee and her family; and nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie Alderton; a sister, Delore (Donald) Gardner; and a son-in-law, David Elam.
Dan was employed for many years with General Electric in Mattoon. After retiring from GE he went to work for Wal-Mart in their customer service department. He was mechanically inclined and enjoyed tinkering and working on things. He always had a canine companion and will be truly missed by his little dog “Lucky”. It was no secret that Dan was a HUGE St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan – he was usually wearing some sort of apparel or hat sporting a St. Louis Cardinals logo. It was Dan’s family that was the most important aspect of his life and he loved them dearly. Memories of him and special times shared will always be cherished.
Dan was born October 31, 1936 in Wyaconda, Missouri, the son of the late Lloyd and Margurette (Golliher) Alderton. He was a graduate of Revere, Missouri high school and faithfully served his country with the United States Marine Corps. He married Anita Matteson on July 24, 1982 and they were married 32 years prior to her death on November 21, 2014. He is survived by two sons, Lloyd Alderton and wife Sang Hui of Las Vegas, Nevada and Michael Alderton of Mattoon; three grandchildren, Kyle, Alisha and Corey Alderton; a brother, Verlin Alderton and wife Sylvia of Buena Vista, Arkansas; a stepdaughter, Jamie Arthur of Tennessee and her family; and nieces and nephews. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie Alderton; a sister, Delore (Donald) Gardner; and a son-in-law, David Elam.
Dan was employed for many years with General Electric in Mattoon. After retiring from GE he went to work for Wal-Mart in their customer service department. He was mechanically inclined and enjoyed tinkering and working on things. He always had a canine companion and will be truly missed by his little dog “Lucky”. It was no secret that Dan was a HUGE St. Louis Cardinals baseball fan – he was usually wearing some sort of apparel or hat sporting a St. Louis Cardinals logo. It was Dan’s family that was the most important aspect of his life and he loved them dearly. Memories of him and special times shared will always be cherished.
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