Donald W. Reithknecht

Donald W. Reithknecht, age 76, of Matteson, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 3, 2024. Beloved father of Paul (Marithza) Reithknecht, Donna (Mark) Pieczynski, Kristin Reithknecht, the late Kimberly Vasser, and the late Robert Reithknecht. Cherished grandfather of 7 grandchildren and great-grandfather of 4 great-grandchildren. Dear brother of Barbara (Joseph) Jenkins, the late Richard Reithknecht, Judith (Greg) Schultz and the late John Reithknecht. Fond uncle of many nieces and nephews. Donald was a proud United States Navy Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. He will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Visitation to be held on Thursday, March 7, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until time of Funeral Service at 12:30 p.m. at Smits - Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL 60475. Interment to follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery, Elwood, Illinois. Arrangements entrusted to Smits-Steger Memorial Chapel, 3045 Chicago Rd., Steger, IL 60475. For further information, please call 708-755-6100 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.smitsfh.com.