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Don Bosscawen Obituary
Don was born on March 5, 1932, in Newark, Ohio to Clarence and Helen Bosscawen. He served in the US Air Force before receiving a business degree from Ohio University, where he met the love of his life, Claudette Chapel, from Athens.
They married during college and moved to the Detroit area (Farmington Hills), where Don worked his entire career as an executive at Ford Motor Company. They raised their family with good, strong midwestern values with Christianity as the guiding light.
After retiring, they enjoyed summers at their lake house on Coldwater Lake in Central Michigan and winters at the Villages in Lady Lakes, Florida. Later, they made their home in Delray Beach, Florida.
Don was preceded in death by his father, Clarence; his mother, Helen; and his brothers, Frank, Ed and Dale.
He is survived by his wife, Claudette; his four children, Lynn (Karl Braun), Greg (Sharon), Missy (Chris Maguire), and Bryan; his sister, Linda; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2019 at 1 p.m. at the Hughes-Moquin Funeral Home on 168 Morris Ave. in Athens. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association.
Friends and family may sign the online guestbook at our website www.hughesmoquinfuneralhome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
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Neal Bosscawen
October 29, 2020
In loving memory of a wonderful uncle and serviceman. Always remembered.
Robert, Mary Wilson
June 8, 2019
We have many fond memories of Don and Claudette both at the lake and here in Florida. Wonderful people. We have no doubt he will be terribly missed by many. Prayers for the family. Fine peace and joy in your memories.
Fred Wise
June 7, 2019
RIP Don, and condolences to all of your family..
I didnt know you but I worked for your Dad until
diesel locomotives took away our livelyhood..
He was the journeyman I was assigned to when I began work at the B&O RR in 1957 as an apprentice machinist. I liked your dad. He taught me, showed me and helped me learn things which have stuck with me my whole life.. I felt very bad that I was out of country when he passed away..
Mark Stickle
June 5, 2019
My sympathy to your family. My mother, Naomi Stickle, was a friend of Mr. and Mrs. Bosscawen during the 1990s. I still recall many stories about the wonderful times that she and Bill Johnson spent visiting the Bosscowens in Florida during the 1990s.
Jerry Tolson
June 5, 2019
Bosscawen Family, Don was the one of the nicest gentlemen I ever a met. He will be missed by many. God Speed.
NATHONY DE BENE
June 4, 2019
I worked with don when he first started at FORD he was a great guy to work with .
Ron & Cathy Scriven
June 4, 2019
Claudie and Family, Don's passing was a huge surprise. It seems like he would always be around soaking in the house hot pool in The Villages. We go back to the 1960's and OU Vet's Club before Ford, Michigan and, retirement. What fond memories. Rest In Peace old friend.
Ron and Cathy Scriven
Walloon Lake Michigan
Carey Pachla
June 4, 2019
You will be missed Mr. Bosscawen. Thank you always making Brian & Missys Friends feel at home at your house or cottage. I also enjoyed seeing you at the villages & a couple other times in FL with my parents. May you Rest In Peace.
Jeannie Nuzum
June 3, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Deepest sympathy.
Linda & Ron Young
June 3, 2019
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Cheryl J Skinner, Military Veterans Museum
June 3, 2019
May the love of God surround you and your family during this difficult time,
May you come to know that the love of God is with you always,
May your memories of Don Bosscawen, give you peace, comfort and strength
Rest now in the arms of our Lord your mission on earth is complete.
I thank you for your service to our Country and my Freedom. You will not be forgotten.
My thoughts
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US Air Force Veteran, Don Bosscawen, is A True American Hero God Bless†
† Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends. John 15:13 †
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