Donald Wratten Obituary
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On April 1, 1967 Don was united in marriage with Gloria Sychtysz in St. Anthony of Padua Church in Chadwicks, a loving union of 52 years until her death on April 13, 2019.
Prior to retirement, Don worked for Bendix/Lucas Aerospace in Utica.
He enjoyed the game of golf and participated in the Sauquoit Knolls Friday Night Golf League.
Don is survived by his daughter and son in law; Brenda and Earl Clipston, his sons; Wade Wratten and Johnny Wratten, his grandchildren; Jeffrey Conkling, Colby Wratten and Chalee Wratten, his brother; Dewey Wratten and Jeffrey's father; Jeff Conkling.
He was predeceased by his step-father; Glenn VanDusen.
Graveside services at Sauquoit Valley Cemetery will be held at the convenience of the family.
For online expressions of sympathy, please go to www.smith-funeralhome.com.
To send flowers to the family of Donald, please visit our floral store.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
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Kim farrell
September 12, 2022
I am so sorry for your loss. He was a wonderful man and good friend and neighbor to my father and our family. He is with Gloris and Dennis now and at peace.
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