Donald A. Reilly age 89, of Huron, SD, formerly of Virgil, SD passed away on Friday, January 13, 2017 at the SunQuest Healthcare Center.

His funeral service will be 1:00 p.m. January 18, 2017, at the Virgil United Methodist Church in Virgil, with burial at the Restlawn Memory Gardens Cemetery, and Military Honors by the Huron Veterans Association.

Visitation, with the family present, will be from 5-7 p.m. on Tuesday, January 17, at the Welter Funeral Home in Huron, SD; or one hour prior to the service at the church on Wednesday.

Donald A. Reilly, the son of Charles and Averill (Deeg) Reilly, was born on June 11, 1927 in Huron, SD. He grew up on the family farm and graduated from Alpena High School.   Donald served his country in the United States Army during World War 2 and was honorably discharged.  Donald was a dairy farmer for many years.  He also hauled Propane for the Kasperson Oil and Rawstern Oil Companies for over forty years.

Donald married Nadine Wieland on March 11, 1951 in Virgil, SD.  The couple farmed north of Virgil and in the Virgil area until Donald's retirement.

Donald was an active member of the Virgil United Methodist Church.  He was also a member of the American Legion, and the Huron Area Antique Power Association. Donald enjoyed gardening and raising exotic pheasants.  Donald loved to attend antique tractor and power shows and would travel the entire state of South Dakota and portions of Minnesota to drive his antique tractors in the parades.  Donald loved spending time with family and friends, especially Sunday dinners at the family farm.  He was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone who needed it.

Grateful for having shared in Donald's life are his three sons: Kevin (Artie) Reilly of Wolsey, SD, Kent Reilly of Hazel, SD, and Larry Reilly of Huron, SD; daughter, Debra Clouser of Little Fork, MN; seven grandchildren: Scott and Chad Clouser, Matt, Dusty, and Krysia Reilly, Kelly Tyree, and Joy Schultz; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Helen Jager and Alice Mentzel  both of Huron, SD; son-in-law, Robert Clouser; two brothers-in-law: George Tapken, and Milford (Joyce) Wieland; three sisters-in-law: Judi Reilly, Adeline Reilly, and Carol James; and many nieces and nephews.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents; his wife Nadine in February of 1998; a brother in infancy; sister, Jean Tapken; and two brothers, Richard and Robert.