Donald D. French

Donald D. French Battle Creek Donald D. French, 77, of Battle Creek passed away Friday January 15, 2010 at Battle Creek Health System. Donald was born on November 4, 1932 in Battle Creek to Ernest and Clara (Ruth) French. He graduated from Charlotte High School in 1950 where he played baseball, football, and track. He married Janice White on February 1, 1956. They have two children, Tom (Nancy) French and Joe (Kim) French. He served in the U.S. Army from 1953 to 1955. He owned and operated Springlake Sport Shop and later Nottke's Pro Shop until he retired in 1996. He enjoyed bowling, fishing, and traveling, He and his wife especially enjoyed traveling every summer to California to visit their son Tom and his family, as well as spending time in the Upper Peninsula. Don was a long time member of Trinity United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bill French. He is survived by his wife, two children, sister, Rita Joseph and eight grandchildren. Family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at the Richard A. Henry Funeral Home. Funeral service will be held 10:00 a.m. Tuesday at Trinity United Methodist Church with Rev. Diane Gordon officiating. Interment will follow at Ft. Custer National Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be given to American Cancer Society or Trinity United Methodist Church.