Donald Nelson Little

Donald Nelson Little obituary

Donald Nelson Little

Donald Little Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wujek-Calcaterra & Sons, Inc. - Shelby Township from Oct. 18 to Oct. 23, 2025.

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LITTLE, Donald Nelson. October 17, 2025. Age 85.

Don was born and raised in Highland Park, Michigan. He graduated from St. Benedict Catholic High School in 1958. He married the love of his life Judy Perry on Thanksgiving Day 1962. They raised their 3 children predominantly in Sterling Heights, Michigan.

Don had a long and successful career in the Insurance industry. He retired in 1998. He invested in a Jet's Pizza franchise with his daughter and son-in-law and spent several years delivering pizza for them.

He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially cheering on and supporting his grandchildren in their various sports and activities. In his spare time he found pleasure in bowling and golfing. Don also enjoyed summers at the family cottage, fishing, playing cards and sharing stories and making memories with all of his loved ones.

During their nearly 63 years of marriage, Don and Judy were fortunate enough to travel to many different places including Alaska, Arizona, Australia and New Zealand, and Hawaii.

Beloved husband of Judy Little. Loving father of Joan (David) Shamoun, Holly Nichols, and Keith (Michele) Little. Dearest grandfather of David Jr. (Kara), Nick (Brittany), Brandi (Tom), Nathan, Stacey, Ryan, Cory, Danielle, and Brooke. Proud great-grandfather of 13 great-grandchildren. Don is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his grandson Cody and his brothers Douglas and Richard.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: St. Jude’s, https://www.stjude.org/, or The Salvation Army, https://give.salvationarmyusa.org/.

Visitation will take place on Tuesday October 21, from 3:00pm-8:00pm at Wujek Calcaterra & Sons in Shelby Township, 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd. A Funeral Service will take place on Wednesday, October 22 at 10:30am also at the funeral home, Wujek Calcaterra & Sons in Shelby Township, 54880 Van Dyke at 25 Mile Rd.

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October 18, 2025

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