Donald Jay Falconer

Donald Jay Falconer, Sr. passed away on February 22, 2021.  He was born in Hastings, Michigan on January 1, 1939, to Bernard and Lois (Neil) Falconer.  He had just turned 82 years old.   Don attended Hastings Schools, where he was active in FFA and played football. He graduated in 1956.   Don was a lifetime farmer; even after his health wouldn't allow him to work on the farm, he enjoyed watching his sons work the fields.   He worked at South Kent Gravel as a large equipment operator, retiring from the Hastings Landfill.

He married the love of his life, Connie (Overholt) on October 8, 1960 and in 2020 they celebrated 60 years of building a wonderful life and family together.

Don loved going out west hunting, and enjoyed fishing, traveling with best friends Dave & Barb Dykstra, eating with his breakfast club at the Shamrock, and working on his yard.   But his greatest joy came from his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren, and helping build houses for family members.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Lois Falconer, parents-in-law George and Marian Overholt, sister Doreen Falconer, brother Ben Falconer, daughter in-law Linda Falconer, brothers- in-law Bill Pickard and Wayne Kauffman, and sister-in-law Michelle Overholt.

Don is survived by his loving wife Connie, children Butch (Becky) Falconer, Brenda (Milton) Buehler, Dave (Kim) Falconer, eight grandchildren Ben (Justeen) Buehler, BJ (Holly) Buehler, Megan (Jon) Wright, Jessica (Greg) Matthews, DJ (Kaylie) Falconer, Kristen Falconer (Ben), Audrey (Travis) Trudgeon, Chelsea Falconer (Robert), four step-grandchildren Zach (Dezirae) Gingrich, Alec (Lindsay) Gingrich, Courtney (Kaleb) Stonehouse, and Alyssa Larsen (Aaron),  23 great grandchildren and 4 great-great grandchildren, sister Darlene Pickard, sisters-in-law Jeanie Kauffman and Wanda (Tom) Burnell, and brothers-in-law Arlan Overholt and John Overholt.

The family will receive visitors on Friday, February 26 ^th from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Hope Church of the Brethren, 14275 – 92 ^nd Street , S.E.; Freeport, Michigan 49325.   In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Barry County 4-H, 121 S. Church St. Suite B Hastings, MI 49058, in the name of Donald Falconer.  Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.  To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net .