Donald "Don" Karpa, 77, of Mascoutah, IL, born July 9, 1944 in Pittsburgh, PA, passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at his residence.

Don was a Jockey for over 20 years at Cahokia Downs and Fairmount Park Racing Tracks. After his horse racing career he worked for Walmart for another 20 years before retiring.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond and Cecilia, nee Dzon, Karpa and two sisters, Carole Coogle and Donna Dragan.

Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Karpa, nee Manlove; three children, Angela Rattles of Monett, MO, William (Jazz Gibson) Kenny of Mascoutah , IL, Thomas (Amy) Karpa of St. Peters, MO; eight grandchildren, Jimmy, Danny, Chris, Macy, Mia, Alaina, Lily and Alex. He was a dear brother-n-law, uncle, cousin and friend.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2022 from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm at Braun Family Funeral Home Columbia, IL. Funeral service will follow at 3:00 pm.