Delano de Windt

1944 - 2014

de Windt, Delano, II,; age 70; passed away at his home in Harbor Springs, Michigan on September 8, 2014 surrounded by his family and the loving arms of Jesus Christ. He is survived by wife, Adriane; daughter, Allison de Windt Hull (Christopher); and grandson, Lincoln; son, Delano de Windt, III (Meg); and granddaughter, Winslow and a second granddaughter due in November; two brothers; and two sisters. Del was born February 21, 1944 in Battle Creek, Michigan to Elizabeth and Edward Mandell de Windt. He grew up in Cleveland, Ohio, attended the University School, graduated from Berkshire School and Colgate University in 1965 where he was Captain of the baseball team.Del moved to Michigan in 1969 when he was assigned to the Detroit sales office of Republic Steel Corporation. After leaving Republic Steel and three years as marketing manager for the Gemini Corporation he co-founded Clayton-de Windt Associates. He retired in 2009. Del’s passion in life was his family. His pride and joy were his children, their spouses and his grandchildren. He loved to talk about and share their accomplishments. Married 41 years, the love of his life was Adriane, with whom he shared everything! He was a mentor to many. He was known for his genuine care and interest in others. Del had the ability to put people at ease. Known for his quick whit and clean humor, laughter was his gift. In addition to his notable dance moves, Del was the ultimate sports fan and an accomplished athlete. He won the 1993 Michigan Amateur Golf Championship and participated in several national USGA tournaments. He volunteered with the USGA Mid Amateur Committee and was awarded the Isaac Granger award for his more than 25 years of service. Del was also an avid platform tennis competitor playing in Midwest national tournaments and qualifying for the one-and-only World Championship at Flushing Meadows. Del was active in his community and dedicated his time and resources to various charities and was a board member of CATCH, Sparky Anderson’s charity forchildren. Del was a past president of Bloomfield Hills Country Club, a member of Wequetonsing Golf Club, Birchwood Country Club, The United States Senior’s Golf Association, the Society of Seniors and a former members of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews. In remembrance of this caring man, the family wishes you honor his spirit by taking the time to do something thoughtful for someone else, someone close or a complete stranger, as Del always did. A Memorial Service will be held at Christ Church Cranbrook, Bloomfield Hills, Michigan on October 10, 2014 at 11 a.m., reception immediately following at Bloomfield Hills Country Club. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Del’s name to CATCH: 223 Fisher Building 3011 West Grand Boulevard, Detroit, MI 48202, (313) 876-9399 or McLaren Northern Michigan Foundation: 360 Connable Avenue, Suite 3, Petosky, Michigan, 49770. Arrangements were made through Schiller Funeral Home of Harbor Springs. Online condolences may be made at stonefuneralhomeinc.com