Donald J. Webber

Donald J. Webber, 87, Bark River, MI, passed away at Christian Park Village in Escanaba, MI on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, with his wife of 61 years, Rose Ann, by his side. He was born February 5, 1939, in Spalding Township, MI, to Joseph and Leona (Kregelka) Webber.

Donald graduated from Stephenson High School in 1957. Following graduation he worked for Bacco Construction. He then served in the United States Army from 1962 to 1964 with his basic training at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. He spent his military service testing a variety of military vehicles at Fort Knox, Kentucky. Donald was also in the Army reserves for two years following his service in the Army.

On July 18, 1964, Donald married the former Rose Ann Kleiman at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Spalding, MI. Donald and Rose Ann later became members of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church of Bark, River, MI, where he served as an usher.

Donald worked for St. John Forest Products and then Mead Paper Company as a Pipefitter, where he retired after 31 years.

In his younger years, Donald enjoyed playing softball (first base) as well as coaching little league baseball and being involved in the community as a member of the Bark River Lions' Club. He was a supporter of high school sports, attending many basketball, football, and volleyball games. He and Rose were members of the Delta Merry Mixers Square Dance Club and camping group. Donald was a member of Highland Golf Club where he scored a hole-in-one on hole 4 on August 12, 2002. He enjoyed camping, golfing, bowling, snowmobiling, watching football and baseball, taking bus trips to various parts of the United States, watching old westerns and game shows, and reading western-themed novels. He especially enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

Donald is survived by his wife Rose Ann; daughters, Bonnie (Mark) Philipps of Wallace, MI, Diane (Mark) Schram of Spalding, MI, Donna (David) Greer of De Pere, WI, and Laura Webber (Brian Messersmith) of Wilson, MI. He is further survived by his grandchildren Jason (Paige) Philipps, Gregory Philipps, Brooke Schram, Steven (Kendall) Schram, Katerina Moratti, Kenny Moratti, David (Rose) Webber, Karah Webber (Brian Scherer), and Sadie Lalonde; great-grandchildren, Easton, Alekzander, Cameron, Weston, Morgan, Zoe, Ash, and Matthew; brother, Leonard (Alice) Webber; sister, Karen (Allen) Yagodzinski; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, granddaughter Tammy Philipps, siblings Mary, Clarence, Hazel Laurin, Richard, Ernest, Bernard, Lawrence, Joseph Jr., and Duane Webber.

Visitation for Donald will be held at Crawford Funeral Chapel, Bark River, MI, on Wednesday, March 25, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. EST, with military rites at 1 p.m. EST. The Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 2 p.m. EST at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Bark River, MI, with a meal to follow. Burial will be at the Bark River Cemetery in the spring.

A message of condolence may be directed to the family by visiting www.crawfordfuneralhomes.net. The arrangements are in the care of the Crawford Funeral Homes.