Donald Dean “Don” Neibel, 87, of Mount Vernon, Illinois, passed away at 10:43 am September 22, 2025 at his home. He was born September 22, 1938 in West Frankfort, Illinois to the late Harvey and Lula Belle (Williams) Neibel. Don first married Angela Ann “Angie” (Buchele) Neibel on May 28, 1960. She preceded him in death on September 4, 2018. He later married Helen (Stevens) Neibel on December 20, 2019.
In addition to his beloved wife, Don is survived by his sons, Mark Neibel and wife, Angela of Marana, Arizona and Todd Neibel and wife, Amy of Carmi, Illinois; grandchildren, Ashley Price and husband, Jacob, Brett Neibel and wife, Katie, Ashton Neibel, and Amanda Neibel; great-grandchildren, Jordan Price, Harper Price, and Emery Neibel; stepdaughter, Beth Arnold and husband, Mitch of Savoy, Illinois; step-granddaughter, Emily Hubbert; step-great-grandson, Henry Dale Hubbert; and siblings, Kenneth Neibel of Frisco, Texas, Mary Jane Hogue of Benton, Illinois, and Karen Riddle of West Frankfort, Illinois.
In addition to his parents and first wife, Don was preceded in death by his siblings, Freddie Neibel, Wanda Jones, Charles Neibel and Wilma Herzing.
Don was a very special person. He loved among many things, music. He had a “Golden” singing voice. He was always willing to do so when asked by the family when a loved one passed. He had music degrees – several – and once was required to sing in Italian for one of them. He loves flowers and continually took pleasure in his flower garden. He was the “Keeper” of flowers and shrubs at Logan Street Baptist Church where he and Helen attended regularly and met one morning each week with those who had a part in doing the various things it takes to keep the church looking inviting. He always looked forward to doughnuts and coffee and fellowship Wednesday mornings. His son Todd spoke recently on a mission trip to Africa and gave a devotion on and prayer time always. He loved golf and played regularly until failing health. He adored his family and he and Helen traveling especially to Arizona. He noted that the church was in need of a new piano. Soon he gave them one in memory of “Angie” his favorite accompanist. Everyone prayed that God would give us a miracle and heal Don. On his 87th birthday morning he received his miracle which was the best gift ever. He was in the arms of Jesus!
A Visitation will be held Thursday, September 25, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Logan Street Baptist Church in Mount Vernon. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, September 26, 2025 at 1:00 pm at Logan Street Baptist Church with Brother Alan Smith officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Vernon Memorial Gardens in Woodlawn, Illinois. Memorials may be made in Don’s honor to the Logan Street Baptist Church Building Fund.
Call Hughey Funeral Home at 618-242-3348 or visit hugheyfh.com for further information.