Donald Bielawski

Donald L. Bielawski, 82, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of St. Louis, passed away Sunday, Nov. 8, 2020, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

He was born Feb. 9, 1938, in St. Louis to the late Lewis and Sophie Pawlowski Bielawski.

Donald and Susan Moore were married Aug. 30, 1969. She survives.

Donald served in the U.S. Army and was very proud of his service to the country he loved.

He was a member of St. Stanislaus Kostka Church of St. Louis. He enjoyed caving, camping and skiing. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren.

Loving survivors include his wife, Susan Bielawski of Cape Girardeau; children, Catherine (Steven) Gruver of Jacksonville, Arkansas; Richard (Rita) Bielawski of Maplewood, Minnesota; Shelly D. (Steve) Penny of Cape Girardeau; Steven (Theresa) Bielawski of Troy, Missouri; and Mark (Lisa) Bielawski of Wardsville, Missouri; brother, Ronald (Pamela) Bielawski of Snohomish, Washington; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Graveside service with full military honors will be Friday at 12:30 p.m. at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery in St. Louis.

In lieu of flowers memorial may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.