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Donald “Don” E.
Donald “Don” E. Brake, 67, of Toledo, OH, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Saturday, February 13, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Born May 12, 1948, in Toledo, OH, he was the son of Roscoe and Ireta (Carpenter) Brake. A 1966 graduate of Whitmer High School, he then served his country as a Corporal in the US Marine Corps during the Vietnam War. Don attended the former Toledo Bible College and then married Patricia A. Riley on July 19, 1975. He was a machine operator for GM Powertrain for over 31 years, retiring in 2001. Don was an active member of Bedford Alliance Church, an avid fisherman of fish and men's souls. He loved to read the Word of God and was a prayer warrior.
He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Patricia; daughters, Rachel (Jason) Shamy, Rebekah (James) Morehart and Ruth (Andy) Mahoney; brothers, Jim
(Janet), Larry (Linda), Dave (Margaret), and John (Audrey) Brake; sister, Lois (Di) Cummins; 8 grandchildren, Alex and Austin, David, Lyla, Gracie, Elijah, Zoey, Alleluia; and very special uncle, Eugene Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m., Tuesday, February 16, 2016, at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Rd. (at Jackman), Temperance, MI, where funeral services will follow at 7:00 p.m. Reverend Robert Hinz, officiating. Interment will be private. Memorials may be made to Bedford Alliance Church, Cherry Street Mission or Wounded Warrior Project.
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As published in The Blade
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Sandy Tellefsen
February 18, 2016
Pat,
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of your husband, Don. I did not hear of it until today at BSF. I have been praying for you and for him, as well as for your family, and prayers will continue for you. I am sorry I missed the services and hope there will be a time soon when we can talk.
In the meanwhile, I pray that God's peace will strengthen and comfort you.
Love in Christ
Sandy Tellefsen
Bob and Beth Merrick
February 16, 2016
Pat,so sorry to hear of Don`s passing.We are in Knoxville,Tn.Thought of him many times over the years.Look forward to seeing him in Heaven.May the LORD give you and family comfort in the days ahead.
Bob Tassell
February 15, 2016
I remember Don when I was a little boy at TBT. He would come I'm and play his trumpet for the Sunday school class. Love and prayers
Rachael Koehler
February 15, 2016
I'm so very sorry for your loss. May the comfort and peace of our Lord sustain you each day from here until the day you are reunited with Donald.
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