Donald Cash Vanderbrook

FRANKSVILLE - Donald Cash Vanderbrook, 50, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2009, the result of an accident while participating in a bicycling race. Donald was born in Howell, Mich. April 21, 1959. Don was a graduate of Elston High School, Michigan City, Ind. "Class of 1978." Furthering his education, he received a Mechanical Engineering from Purdue University completing his MBA and additional professional certificates at later dates. Don was a former President and CEO of Hydrogen Engine Center, Algona, Iowa, and was Director of Program Management and Product Support at Generac Power Systems Incorporated. He was a holder of patents and a lover of things mechanical. Don enjoyed the outdoors, loved cars, and anything with wheels. He loved his friends and business colleagues and was fortunate to travel the world. Survivors include his daughter, Emily Ann Vanderbrook of Union Grove; father, William R. Vanderbrook of Grand Rapids, Mich.; sister, Vanessa (Paul) Kniola of Chesterton, Ind.; brother, William 'Bill' (MaryAnn) Vanderbrook of New Buffalo, Mich.; other relatives, colleagues, and many dear friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Emily Vanderbrook. A Memorial service will be held at the First Reformed Church, 7110 Old Spring Street, Sunday, May 31, 2009, 5 p.m. with Rev. Cary Winn officiating. Family and friends may meet Sunday at the church 3 p.m. until time of service. Don said you'd better be there. Don was a very giving person during his lifetime and continues to do so through organ donation. Cremation has taken place and private interment will be held. The family wishes to extend a special thank you to the staff of West SICU at Froedtert Memorial Hospital for their loving and compassionate care. And thank you Les, for your humor and insight. MARESH-MEREDITH AND ACKLAM FUNERAL HOME 803 Main Street 634-7888