Mr. Donald R. Rempinski's Obituary
Donald Richard Rempinski, age 74, of Grand Haven passed away Friday, March 27, 2020, at Butterworth Hospital in Grand Rapids. He was born May 23, 1945, in Detroit to John and Ann (Pikor) Rempinski, and married Janice Quaderer on September 20, 1969, in Livonia, MI. She preceded him in death on October 17, 2000. Donald was a member of St. Patrick – St. Anthony Catholic Church in Grand Haven and The New York Central Historical Society. He served on the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival Committee for many years. His other interests were model railroading, classic muscle cars, especially his 1968 Barracuda. He is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Elizabeth (Scott) Stratton; two sons, Donald Rempinski, Jr. and Chris (Sara) Rempinski; five grandchildren: Zhiara, Travis, Brenan, Jack, and Nathan; his sister, Joann (Gerry) Wolak. He was preceded in death by his parents. The Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 17, 2020, at St. Patrick - St. Anthony Catholic Church with Rev. Charles Schwartz as celebrant. Friends may meet the family 6-8 p.m. Friday, October 16, at The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 620 Washington Ave, Grand Haven, MI 49417. Interment will be in Lake Forest Cemetery. Memorial contributions to the Grand Haven Coast Guard Festival are appreciated. Services are entrusted to The VanZantwick Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services. Share memories with the family at their online guest book at www.sytsemafh.com.
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