Donald W. Wyche

Wyche, Donald W. Chelsea, Michigan Age 77, died peacefully at his home on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, while holding Charlotte's hand. He was born June 1, 1938 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of Harry and Ruth (Binney) Wyche. Don graduated from Lapeer High School in 1956. He attended the University of Michigan and also Bemidji State University in Minnesota during the late 1950's and early 1960's, where he played tuba in the marching band and studied math. Don was a computer consultant working for the Astronomy Department at the University of Michigan, for Interface Systems, Inc, for GM, and mainly for ADP. Don was a sailor, bridge player and wine aficionado, with a wine cellar that was both envied by and shared with friends. He was a fine host and a very social man. In the 1970's and 80's Don sang in the U of M Choral Union and, more recently, in the Silver Maples Choir. Don loved to travel; he and Charlotte traveled the world and especially enjoyed Italy. To the astonishment of friends and family Don and Charlotte were married on April 14, 1991. Other survivors include Charlotte's sons, Christopher (Michelle) Lawrence of Howell, Adam (Tracy) Lawrence of Riverside, CA; two sisters, Lois deLeon of Chelsea, Marge (Galen) Gockel of Oak Park, IL; a brother, Jim (Barbara) Wyche of Kitchener, ON; four grandchildren he thought of as his own, Adian, Christopher Jr, Nicholas, and Abbie Jean; and many beloved nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews. A celebration of Don's life is being planned for early June and information can be found at www.colefuneralchapel.com. Memorial contributions may be made in Don's honor to Food Gathers of Ann Arbor.