Donald Eugene Linden's Obituary
Donald Eugene Linden, age 80, passed away peacefully at home on February 1, 2024. He was born October 19, 1943, in Tecumseh, MI, to James and Dorothy (Gaubaur) Linden. He attended Tecumseh High School and graduated in 1961. After high school, Don worked for General Motors for 37 years, retiring in 1999. On June 14, 1980, he married Mary Warner and they were able to spend 43 wonderful years together.
Don liked spending time outdoors. He enjoyed working in the garden, taking his motorcycle for a ride, and going camping. He was also an avid hunter. He was a loyal University of Michigan fan and followed all things Maize and Blue. Don loved his Lord Jesus Christ and was not afraid to pray with someone if they needed comfort or guidance in their life. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather and nothing brought him more joy than any opportunity he could spend time with his grandkids.
Don will be dearly missed by his wife, Mary; daughters, Alisha (Don) Twork and Angela (Rick) Garbrecht; sons, Father John Linden, Daniel Linden, and Michael (Cathy) Warner; and 15 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; sons, Donald Linden Jr. and Thomas Linden; daughter, Laura Linden; brothers, James, David, Dean and Dennis Linden; and sister, Marjorie Bilby.
VISITATION with the family will take place Friday, February 9, 2024, from 5-8 PM at The Ravenna Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services (3570 Thomas St., Ravenna, MI 49451). A FUNERAL SERVICE will be 11 AM on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Bella Vista Church (5100 Belding Rd. NE, Rockford, MI 49341) with VISITATION 1 hour prior to the service. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be directed to the Bella Vista Church Reach Out Fund. Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services is honored to be serving the Linden family. To share special memories with the family, please visit http://www.sytsemafh.com.
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