Donald William Melchert

Donald William Melchert, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2024 surrounded by his family. Donald was a veteran of the U.S Navy serving during the Korean War aboard the USS Midway. He was a member of the American Legion and the Ionia Moose Lodge. Donald was an automobile mechanic for most of his life, served on the Muir Fire Dept. for several years, was an avid bowler, loved fishing, singing karaoke, and playing golf. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Marie (Bennett) Melchert in 1990; brothers, Arthur and Raymond; sisters, Virginia, Sylvia, and Mary. Donald is survived by his children, Donald (Bobbie Jo) Melchert and his children, Shannon Kay (Galyn) Walker and Danielle Nicole Melchert; son, Roy Melchert and his children, Cpt. Roy (Trish) Millwood and Amber Jurimello; daughter, Minnie Clark and her children, Lonnis W. Eavey, Holly Leone (Jimmy) Clack and Candis Yvonne Hantal-Eavey; son, Joseph (Rebecca) Melchert and their children, David Choinere, Christine Choinere, Irene Melchert, and Jessica Melchert; daughter, Christina Mae (Douglas) Furman and their children, Christopher Douglas Furman and Corinne Ann (Gary II) Daily; son, Otis (Tammy) Melchert and their children, Heather (Joe) Melchert and Nicholas (Kristy) Melchert; daughter, Julia Ann (Michael) Joseph and their children, Raymond Kolarik, Theodore Kolarik, Chad Kolarik, Phillip Kolarik, Tasheenia Joseph, and Jacob Joseph; many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted by Roy Melchert (son) at 11:00 a.m., Friday, August 23, 2024 at Tuttle Cemetery. The family will receive friends for lunch and sharing of memories on Friday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Ionia Moose Lodge. Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com.

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