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Donald “Don” C.
Donald “Don” C. Richardson, 72 of Lambertville, MI, died Friday, April 22, 2016, in his home. Born November 20, 1943, in Toledo, OH, he was the son of Emmett and Catherine (Smith) Richardson. A 1962 graduate of Whitmer High School, Don served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He married Sandra S. Fish on November 22, 1969. Don was the owner and operator of Wedgewood Golf Range in Ottawa Lake, MI for the past 15 years. Prior, he worked for the Dana Corporation, Spicer Division in Toledo for 30 years, retiring in 1994. He was a member of the UAW, Local, 12 and the V.F.W., 2898, both in Toledo. Don enjoyed golfing, softball, bowling, and horseshoes, but most of all, spending time with his family and especially granddaughter and 4 great-grandchildren.
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Sandra; children, Sherri (Timmy) Adams and Gary Malaska; sisters, Shirley Rapton and Shirlene Pack; granddaughter, Nicole (John) Mossburg; great-grandchildren, Mason, Colten, Brooklyn, and Autumn; along with several nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by his parents; brother, James Richardson and sister, Charlotte Mole.
Visitation will be from 3-7 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, 2016, at the Michael W. Pawlak Funeral Home, 1640 Smith Rd. (at Jackman) Temperance, MI, where the V.F.W., 2898 will hold services at 7 p.m. Memorials may be made to Promedica Hospice or Toledo Area Humane Society.
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As published in The Blade
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Tom Betts
May 10, 2016
Condolences to Don's family. I knew him from Whitmer as we played on the baseball team together. He was not only a great athlete but a mentor to many of us and a great person. So sorry for your loss.
Chris & Jim Jennings
April 28, 2016
So sorry about your loss. I just heard from Jackie. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.
Jan Rizzo
April 27, 2016
Sorry to hear of your loss. He made me laugh when i came to Wedgwood range to practice. We watched Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy and often answered questions and joked that we missed our calling to make big money. RIP Don
April 27, 2016
Sandy, Don and I just heard about Don's passing. We have so many wonderful memories of you living next to mom (Roxie Bresette)on Livingston. May he rest in peace! Don and Sharon O'Rourke.
Chris Wilkins
April 25, 2016
i am sorry to hear of your loss. I frequented Wedgewood for several years and always enjoyed talking to Don. he will be missed.
Jerry Hunt
April 25, 2016
I'm so sorry Sandi !! He was like a big brother and best friend for so many years.He will in my thoughts.
Bill Sizemore
April 25, 2016
Celebrating a life well lived. We will cherish the memories forever.
Jon Givens
April 24, 2016
Sorry to hear of Donnie's passing I always enjoyed golfing with him and having a beer.May he rest in peace.
James Richardson
April 24, 2016
You were always my favorite Uncle, my best golf teacher, and I always enjoyed having a beer with you. Love you and will always have you in my heart. See you on the back 9.
Sandy Weber
April 24, 2016
Dear Sandy and family, I'm so very sorry for your loss. I'll always remember Don as a fun loving, great guy who loved his family. It really makes me happy to know that my ex-husband (Joel) and I arranged for your first date so many years ago. I think it worked out pretty well after your 46 years of marriage. God Bless.
Jim Graven
April 24, 2016
I am very sorry for your loss, and will be praying for Don and his family. I have been going to Wedgewood for the past couple years and always enjoyed talking to Don ( he also gave me a few golf tips).Don was a great person, and he will be missed .
Nick Monica
April 24, 2016
Rest , my old friend,
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