Donald "Don" Katt's Obituary
Mr. Donald Katt, age 91, of Spring Lake passed away Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Heartwood Lodge. He was born November 28, 1925 in Ferrysburg to John and Reka (Ruiter) Katt. On November 3, 1950, he married Lois Wezeman and she preceded him in death on November 11, 2012.
Don was a lifelong member of Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church where he served as an elder, deacon and choir member. He served his country in the US Army during WWII. Don retired from Holtrop Concrete Products and served as the Spring Lake Township Treasurer for 38 years. He was a graduate of Davenport College, and he enjoyed golfing, gardening, reading, antiquing, and the Detroit Tigers. Most of all, faith and family were the top priorities in Don’s life.
Don is survived by three children: Linda (Paul) LaMaire of Grand Haven, Pamela (Mike) Huggins of Kalamazoo, Leslie (Luann) Katt of Grand Rapids; 8 grandchildren: Jonathan (Jenny) LaMaire, Mark (Eva) LaMaire, Justin (Andrea) Katt, Taylor (Rachel) Katt, Lesley (Brandon) Rice, Jason (Jenn) Huggins, Miranda (Keith) Galliani and Nicholas (Jackie) Huggins; 12 great-grandchildren: Zoe and Miles LaMaire; Joshua, Jonathan, and Jedidiah Huggins; Kendall and Paige Galliani; Trenton, Camden, Aroura and Vincent Huggins; Archer Katt; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by eight brothers and sisters.
Funeral services will be 11:00 AM Friday, March 17, 2017 at Spring Lake Christian Reformed Church with Rev. Jim VanderMeiden officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to the service at church. Interment will take place in the Spring Lake Township Cemetery. Memorial contributions in memory of Don may be given to the Muskegon Rescue Mission or LOVE in Action. Please sign the family’s online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com.
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