Donald Eugene Sears

Donald Eugene Sears went home to be with his loving Savior on February 6, 2023. He was surrounded by his loving children and grandchildren after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's.

Donnie was born on December 12, 1938, in Hastings, Michigan to Eldon and Grace Sears. He was born and raised in Middleville, Michigan, and attended Thornapple Kellogg Schools.

On August 9, 1963, he married Merle Claypool. They have 5 children and enjoyed 54 years together before her passing in 2018. He worked at the Charlotte Chair Company for many years until they closed. He was a dedicated, hard worker and continued his career at Quality Aluminum Products until he retired.

Donnie could always be found in his shed building something or tearing something apart. He loved to bowl with Merle on the Friday Night Mixed Moose League. He also loved to fish and hunt with his children and grandchildren.

He loved his family and had a huge place in his heart for children. He could be seen in his Christmas elf and lucky leprechaun outfits giving out treats at his grandchildren's school parties. Donnie never met a stranger and was loved by everyone.

Donnie is survived by his children Scott (Nita) Sears, Reneé (Lenny) Brummel, Randy (Kathy) Sears, April Keillor, Rachel Sears; Grandchildren John (Amber), Samantha (Daniel), Randi Lee (David), A.J., Dustin (Bridgett), Bradly (Taylor), Jason, Zachary, Alexis (Paul), Bailey, LeLand and Waylon; Great-Grandchildren James, Naomi, MacKenzie, Wyatt, Ellie, Henry, Isabelle, Jaelynn, Lydia, Lane, Johnathan; brother Lawrence Winans; sisters Susan Cooley and Patricia Cooley.

He was preceded in death by his parents; sisters Shirley Linker, Ruth Service, Henrietta Service, Gladys Purdum, and brother Frank Winans.

Memorial Contributions can be made to "The Cottages" at Thornapple Manor, 2700 Nashville Road; Hastings, MI 49058.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023, from 6:00-8:00 PM at Girrbach Funeral Home, 328 S Broadway; Hastings, MI 49058 and again on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Noon with a Funeral Service to follow at 1:00 PM. The service will be livestreamed at https://fb.watch/iCfd0RhLIE/ Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home, to leave a condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.