Mr. Donald T. Weiss Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

WEISS, MR. DONALD T. Saginaw, Michigan Don was called home to his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 28, 2020, while in the care of Wellspring Assisted Living in Saginaw Township, Michigan, at the age of 93 years. Donald Theodore Weiss was born on July 3, 1927, in Saginaw, to the late Theodore G. and Lillian (Rupp) Weiss. *Fireman 1st Class* Donald T. Weiss served in the United States Navy, during WWII, in the Asiatic / Pacific Theaters, before he was honorably discharged on August 9, 1946. Don then married Betty Lou (Niederquell) Weiss on June 7, 1952. Having celebrated 66 years of marriage, Betty predeceased Don on December 18, 2018. Prior to his retirement in 1985, Don was employed as a supervisor for Consumers Power (Consumers Energy) for 35 years. Don was an active member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, where he had served on various committees, including as Sunday School Supervisor, also a member of the Choir; past member of Germania Towne and Country Club; Saginaw River Marine Historical Society; and was a proud Alumni of Michigan Tech. University. Don truly enjoyed sharing time with his family, camping, woodworking, carving, and especially traveling with Betty in their motorhome. Surviving are his three children and their spouses, Diann (Larry) Stewart, Saginaw; Sharon (Dennis) Lawrence, Freeland; Brian Weiss, Seattle, WA; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; one brother and his wife, Carl (Mickey) Weiss, Mississippi; his sister-in-law, Charlotte Niederquell, Freeland; several nieces, nephews, extended family and dear friends. Don was also predeceased by his daughter-in-law, Patti Weiss; his great-grandson, Zane Lawrence; his brothers-in-law, Ossie Niederquell and Fred Niederquell. The Celebration of Don’s Life will be held 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, 2020, at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 5335 Brockway Rd., Saginaw Twp., where friends are welcome to visit with the family from 9:00 a.m. until the time of Don’s service. The Rev. Paul Biber will officiate. Military Honors will follow at church under the auspices of the United States Navy and the V.F.W. Carrollton Post #1859. Due to the on-going health crisis and group gathering limitations, distancing is suggested and masks are required. In accordance with Don’s wishes, cremation has taken place. Don will then be laid to rest, next to Betty, in Bethlehem Lutheran Cemetery at a later time. Memorial contributions may be given to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in loving memory of Don. Don’s service will be live-streamed through the church’s website at goodshepherdsaginaw.com Those wishing to express their sympathies and memories of Don may share them with the family on his memorial website at WakemanFuneralHome.com

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Mr. Donald T. Weiss

July 3, 1927 - September 28, 2020