Donald “Don” Trebes, 84 of Huntley, died peacefully, December 13, 2021, with his family by his side.
Visitation will be on Saturday, December 18, 2021, from 5-7pm with a service held at 7pm all at DeFiore Funeral Home-10763 Dundee Road, Huntley.
Donald was born January 27, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois the son of Raymond and Catherine Trebes. On March 15, 1969, he married Jill Olesinski. He worked in manufacturing as an assembly manager.
He was an avid outdoors person and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was an enthusiastic reader and read everything from war stories, science fiction and outdoors magazines. Don was a great host and was know for hosting the best parties. Don was a gentle giant, soft spoken, big heart, very kind man. Family was core and always the most important thing to him. He was a loving husband, proud father and dear friend who will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his wife, Jill Trebes, his son, Scott (Andreana) Trebes, his sisters, Alyce (Joe) Hilden, Carol (Phil) Zagone and brother Bruce (Alice) Trebes, by Jill’s family, John “Butch” Olesinski, by his new kittens, Sonny and Purrfect, by many nieces and nephews, and his wonderful friend and caregiver, Roman Kupka.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, his sisters, Eleanor "Sis" Welch, Cathy (Bob) Mancini and Jill’s siblings, Judy (Raymond) Schellhase, and Mark Olesinski, and Jill's sister-in-law, Virginia Olesinski.
For further information please call the funeral home at 847-515-8722 or online condolences may be directed to www.defiorefuneral.com
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To Jill, Scott and Andreana, I am sorry for your loss. Jill you took wonderful care of Don and you are a strong woman. I loved my brother and will miss him. I have nice memories of my brother.
To Jill, Scotty And Andreana So sorry for your loss. He was a kind and loving uncle.
There ate no words to truly Express my condolunce to you. Hold on to the love and memories that you shared. He will be watching over you. Your family is here for you. We love you and share your loss. My deepest sympathy. GOD Bless his soul. Amen.
My thoughts and prayers are with everyone who knew an loved Uncle Don especially you, Auntie Jill and Scotty. I love you both dearly and I am so sorry for your loss.
To Aunt Jill, Scotty and Andreana, We are so sorry for your loss. Uncle Donnie was a good and kind man. I will miss him dearly. Stay strong and just remember that he is watching you guys every day. Love you all..
Jill and Scotty, God has welcomed home a beautiful soul! Don was truly a Gentle Giant as well as a complete Gentleman! I have so many great memories of our weekly card games together ! So many crazy games and going to White Castle at 1am. He will be missed, but never forgotten! I love you both and please accept my sincere condolences. God Bless you!