CLEVELAND, August 26 — Don Little, Legislative Representative of BLET Division 294 (Bensenville, Ill.) and former Mississippi State Legislative Board Chairman, died from a massive heart attack on Monday, August 24.
“Brother Little was dedicated member of the BLET and his service will be sorely missed,” BLET National President Ed Rodzwicz said.
Brother Little joined the BLE on June 1, 1976 and served the Brotherhood in many capacities during his years of service, including as Mississippi State Legislative Board Chairman in 2005. He worked for the Canadian Pacific Railway and Metra.
“Brother Little was an exemplary example of service to our Brotherhood,” BLET Vice President & National Legislative Representative John Tolman said. “No matter where he was working, he stepped up and took on leadership roles in our organization.”
Born July 10, 1949, in Escanaba, Mich., Brother Little was a Vietnam War veteran. He was dedicated to veteran””s organizations and the Lion””s Club, giving many hours of his service.
There will be a viewing at the Marengo Union Funeral Home, in Marengo, Ill., from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 26, and the Funeral will be at Sacred Heart Church on Friday at 10:00 am, also in Marengo, Ill. For information, call the funeral home at 815-568-8131.
“Don was a dear friend and loyal member of our Brotherhood and helped me and our Board above and beyond the call of duty,” BLET Illinois State Legislative Board Chairman Ed Way said.
Brother Little is survived by his wife of 30 years, Judith; his children, Kelly Lee (Rick) Burke, David Paul Little, Lauren Little and Shannon (Patrick Ford) Little; his grandchildren, Hillary Elizabeth and Alec David; his stepgrandchildren, Ashley and Kathleen Burke; his mother, Mary Lee Little; his siblings, Michael (Nancy) Little, Patricia Hoffmann, Stephen (Vicki) Little, Joseph Little, John (Leslie) Little, James (Sharon) Little and Terry Little; mother-in-law, Clara Arnholt; brother-in-law, Jim Terwilliger; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; and his brother, David.
For those wishing to make a donation, memorials may be made to the Wounded Soldier Fundraiser, 6 S 260 Hankes Road, Aurora, IL 60506.