Photo courtesy of Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth
Saginaw, Michigan
Donald G. Abraham
Saginaw, MI
Passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2015 at Covenant Health Care Harrison in Saginaw; age 85 years. Donald was born on March 30, 1930 at his home in Frankentrost, MI to the late Carl and Linda (Bender) Abraham. He was married to Leona Keinath on September 4, 1955, she survives him. Donald was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church Frankentrost and sang in its choir. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. Donald was a retired farmer and was a member of the Blumfield American Legion Post 229, the Farm Bureau, a charter member of the Blumfield Fire Department, and played in the Frankentrost Band for many years.
Surviving besides his wife Leona are; a son, David Abraham, and a daughter, Ann (Curt) Bublitz; 4 grandsons, Joe, Daniel, Nathan, and Aaron.
Donald was preceded in death by a sister, Doris (Edgar) Quintel.
Funeral services will take place on Saturday, December 5, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 8220 Holland Rd., Frankentrost, MI. Rev. Mark Loest will officiate with burial in Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. Donald’s family will receive visitors at Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin St. on Friday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Immanuel Lutheran Church Frankentrost.
I just learned of Don's passing through my brother, and am so sorry! May God comfort you all!
Charlotte Willard Tulloch
January 01, 2016
My family and I are deeply saddened to hear of Don passing. None of us knew until today or we would have been there to pay our respects. I can still hear him saying "Ja, ja ja"...hope I remembered how to spell that right, my German is slipping, and remember the promises of a good tan and good muscles to be gained by hoeing the fields ;-) We were so blessed to live next-door for so many years, and to remain friends afterwards. He will be missed very much by us all. Prayers and thoughts to...
Wendy Klein
December 31, 2015 | St. Charles, MI
Dear Leona and family,
I was saddened to hear that cousin Don completed his Baptismal journey. I remember him well for his quick laughter and humor. He was a kind man. May you all feel God's comfort and love around you. My prayers attend you.
Lorna (Bender) Hansen
December 04, 2015 | Albuquerque, NM
I am so sorry for your great loss. May the God who "binds up the brokenhearted" and "comforts all who mourn" sustain you during this difficult time. (Isaiah 61:1,2) With sincerest sympathy.
December 04, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
JF
December 03, 2015
I have good memories of hoeing with your family. I appreciate that Don gave me the chance to work on your farm; he was my first employer. He encouraged us as it got toward noon and the sun kept getting higher and hotter, then gave us a break in the afternoon, and let us come back in the evening when it was cooler again. We enjoyed some great conversations in the fields, and definitely the euchre games in off-season! May God comfort you and bless you during this difficult time.
Diane Scherpereel
December 02, 2015 | Flagstaff, AZ
Leona and family, I am sorry for your loss. The memories of Don will always be with me. His smile, laugh and jokes.
Judy Poellet
December 02, 2015 | Palatine, IL
May God Bless you with many happy memories to ease the pain and emptiness left behind.
Robbie Oldenburg
December 02, 2015 | Saginaw, MI