Donald F. Retzlaff, 78, of East Moline, formerly of Rockford, IL, passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at Serenity of Moline, Moline, IL.  Per his wishes cremation rites will be accorded and no services will be held at this time.

Donald was born on October 19, 1942 in Madison, WI, the son of Robert and Olive (Brown) Retzlaff.  He was employed as a line worker for UAW Chrysler in Belvidere, IL.  Donald was an avid antique dealer and collector his whole life.  He spent years as a vender at the Kane County Flea Market in St. Charles, IL.  Donald refinished antique furniture and remodeled many old homes that he lived in.  He enjoyed animals and most especially his dogs later in life.  Donald was an active volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul in Mississippi while he lived there in his retirement years.

Donald is survived by his children, Kelly Flora, Patrick (Annette) Retzlaff, and Heather (George) Busby; grandchildren, Dillon Flora, Jamise and Skyler Retzlaff, Gabrielle Votaw and Nathaniel Heeter; and 3 great grandchildren.