Donald John DePratt Sr. Age 87 years, passed away on Friday, February 28, 2020 at the Joliet Area Community Hospice Home. Born in Joliet on May 21, 1932, he was a life-long resident. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War. Employed at Ceco Steel for many years. He was a member of the Church of St. Jude in Joliet. Don was an avid golfer and will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. Preceded in death by his parents, John and Pauline (nee Luck) DePratt; his brother, Leslie DePratt and two sisters, Lorraine Pakovic and Delores Wood. Survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Mary Terese (nee Malone) DePratt; three children, Donald J. (Sonja) DePratt Jr., Timothy Paul (Catherine) DePratt and Jacqueline D'Arcy. Seven grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. A Memorial Visitation will be held at the Carlson-Holmquist-Sayles Funeral Home, 2320 Black Road on Wednesday morning, March 4, 2020 from 9:00 AM until time of service at 10:00 A.M. Inurnment and military honors will follow at Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.