Donald “Donnie” Foelsch (aka, Diamond Don)
Donald “Donnie” Foelsch (aka, Diamond Don), age 49, passed away March 14, 2022.
Donald Thomas Foelsch was born September 23, 1972, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Donald Arthur Foelsch and Verna Jean (nee Williams) Foelsch. Don was the youngest of six children and is survived by his mother and 5 siblings: Donna Jean, Christy Lyn, Steven James, Scott Raymond, and Douglas Arthur Foelsch (Sue), seven nieces and nephews: Shawn Tate, Bryant Tate, Taylor Krebs, Reagan Foelsch, Hayden Tate, Georgia & Lucille Tate, as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Born and raised in St. Louis (Crestwood), MO, Don was educated in the Lindbergh School District. He attended Watson Elementary & Sperreng Middle school and was a 1991 graduate of Lindbergh High School.
After high school graduation, Don joined the U.S. Marine Corps in 1991 where he achieved the rank of Lance Corporal in the 5th Marines, 1st Division and was honorably discharged in 1995. LCPL Donald Foelsch was extremely proud of being a Marine and felt a strong connection to every Marine Corps veteran that he met.
In his youth, Don played Khoury League baseball and was a member of the LHS wrestling team. Don loved attending Major League Baseball games and watching professional football and hockey. Music was one of Don’s great loves – an eclectic mix of musical genres including blues, punk, rap & jazz – and he usually knew all the lyrics. Don also enjoyed good cigars, cooking, photography, movies, music, hiking, and cycling. Don never met a stranger and he befriended many people resulting in a wide array of friends and acquaintances from all walks of life who often knew him as “Diamond Don.”
Thanks to all of those who offered love and support to both Don and his family. Following a private ceremony with military honors, Don’s cremains will be interred at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, MO.
Please join us in a Celebration of Life in Don’s honor: May 21, 2022, at The Hawken House (Hearth Room), 1155 S. Rock Hill Road, Webster Groves, MO, 63119 from 11AM – 3PM. A luncheon will be served at 12 PM and food will be available until 3PM. The Hearth Room is
wheelchair accessible, has ample parking and outside areas including a playground. ALL ages are welcome.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a memorial contribution in Don’s honor to the following veteran or mental health nonprofit organizations: The U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs, NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness), or any nonprofit of your choice.
Our sympathy to the family. Nice looking man. Sorry for your loss. He surely loved his country. Sincerely.
So proud that he served our country! We send our sympathy to your families at this very sad time. 🙏. Love Tom and Shirley
Donnie, as I knew him thru the years in the neighborhood was alway helping any way he could. He would visit Bill during his illness. Sorry to lose him too early
Great friend and will be dearly missed. RIP
I am so sorry for your lost. The sorrow that you feel is a sorrow that is shared. There is not a day go bye without thinking about him. I wish I had did more for Don. I pray that God comfort, strengthen, and give you peace beyond all understanding.
So sorry to hear about Donnie.I remember the times when the boys were growing up and Steve,Scot,and Donnie would go camping at our club house with my three boys Billy,Bobby,and Jeff.Our prayers are with the family.
Sorry to hear of this, RIP Donnie! Condolences to his family and friends, no one will ever forget those eyes!
May his memory be eternal! So sorry to hear of his passing.
I’m so sorry to hear this. My thoughts & prayers are with all of you.
Don became like a brother with me in the VERY short time I was honored to know him. He was a funny character, loyal as all get out and once he git to know u the true DON opened up. thank you DON, LOVE YA BROTHER!!!
OORAH!
My deepest sympathy and prayers go out to the Foelsch family. I’m so sorry for your loss. My memories of him (as a little guy and of a grown man) are only of a tender hearted & welcoming soul with the most genuine smile. Be at peace, Donnie.
To the Foelsch family…I am very sorry for your loss. Donnie was a really nice person, and though I didn’t know him well, the times I remember being around him were happy and fun
May God bless Donnie and all of you at this very sad time. Love and Prayers🕊
Don and his brother Steve are two of my best friends. Although I haven’t seen or talked to Don in some time he was always in my thoughts. I have so many fun and interesting memories spending time with Don. Some of my favorites were hanging out with Don and Steve and our mutual friends. We went through a phase where I would have friends over and Don and I would make artwork. One of my favorite possessions is a quirky drawing he made of a cowboy riding a yellow ducky like a horse. He signed it “For my friend Sandy, ❤️ Don”. I even framed it and it’s one of my favorite things and I will cherish it for the rest of my life. It’s so hard for me to fathom that he is gone. I’ll miss you and your twinkling blue eyes my friend…and that giggle! We will see each other again. My love, thoughts and condolences go out to the Foelsch family and all of Don’s friends. Peace.