Donald E. Atzman Sr.

Donald E. Atzman, Sr. Battle Creek Donald E. Atzman, Sr., 79, of Battle Creek died Thursday, December 23, 2010. He was born in Tekonsha, Michigan on July 23, 1931 and was the son of Peter and Mildred (Case) Atzman. Donald retired in 1983 from Clark Equipment Co. as an electrician after more than 22 years of faithful service. After his retirement, Donald worked for many years at Quality Farm & Fleet and Lifespan Hospice. Donald married Violet Louise Verga in 1950; she preceded him in death on May 28, 1999. He is survived by his children, Marilou (Jerry) Chappell of Georgia, Donald E. Atzman, Jr., of Battle Creek and Tina (Douglas) Strong of Georgia; 6 grandchildren, 7½great-grandchildren; and a brother, Peter (Carol) Atzman of Colorado. Donald was also preceded in death by his parents. Donald was a member of the Burnham Brook Center, the Clark Equipment Retirees and was a longtime member of the BL 700's bowling team. He enjoyed bowling, computers, painting, shopping and ballroom dancing. A lover of the outdoors, Donald also enjoyed riding his Harley-Davidson, boating, fishing, golfing, travelling and spending time with his family. At the request of the family, they will receive friends 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 29, 2010 at the Farley-Estes & Dowdle Funeral Home. Funeral services to celebrate Donald's life will be held 11:00 a.m., Thursday, December 30, 2010 at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Floral Lawn Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, please consider making donations to the Crossroads Hospice Foundation-Gwinett County Medical Center, 1957 Lakeside Parkway Suite 500, Tucker, GA 30084. Personal messages for the family may be placed at www.farleyestesdowdle.com.