Donald "Red" McElligott, 91, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday, March 30, 2023.  Visitation will be from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., Monday, April 3, 2023, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church.  Funeral Mass will be 1:00 p.m., April 3, 2023, at St. Ludmila Catholic Church.  Burial will be in St. Patrick's Cemetery, Monti.  Brosh Chapel and The Avacentre in Cedar Rapids is in charge of arrangements.

Donald was born November 19, 1931, in Masonville, the son of William Ervin and Clara (Ryan) McElligott.  He served in the United States Marine Corps from 1951-1954, during the Korean Conflict. Don began working in the Ryan area, beginning with the Ryan and Coggon Creamery, and later was an over the road truck driver.  He was proud of his driving career, and was fortunate to still be driving into his mid 80's.  He was born, raised and enjoyed life on the farm.  Don's generosity was well appreciated by his family and close friends.

Don is survived by his brother Leo McElligott; his sister Marge Bleakmore; as well as his nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by parents, his siblings Ambrose (Alice) McElligott, Mariam (Richard) Flaherty, and Kathleen (Robert) Long, sister-in-law Peggy McElligott, and a brother-in-law Bob Bleakmore.

Memorials may be directed to the family.