Donald Shanks

Donald A. Shanks

Bloomington- Donald A. Shanks, 80, of Bloomington, IL formerly
of Loganville, GA passed away at 5:35 pm on Thursday, January 3,
2013 at Westminster Village in Bloomington, IL.

He was born on April 1, 1932 in Bloomington, IL a son of Arthur
and Grace Arnold Shanks.

Surviving are one sister, Jeanne (Marion) Schirer of Roanoke,
IL; one brother, Bernard (Anne Marie) Shanks of Deer Harbor, WA;
and his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Brian
and Richard Shanks.

Donald attended Northwestern University. He worked for the
government as an examiner for the federal bank system in the
southeast United States. He later worked for Federal Home Loan Bank
of Atlanta where he finished his banking career after 37 years of
service.

Private family services will be held on Friday. Gary Cline will
officiate. Burial will be in Roanoke Township Cemetery.
Knapp-Johnson-Harris Funeral Home in Roanoke is handling the
arrangements for the family.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Churches of Christ
Disaster Relief Effort 410 Allied Drive Nashville, TN 37211. Online
condolences may be sent to the family at
ruestmanharrisfuneralhome.com.

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