Donald Routt's Obituary
Donald Routt, age 79, passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 following a long illness. He was born in Muskegon on February 2, 1939. Don was employed by Pepsi Co. and RC Cola for over 20 years. Don was also the owner-operator of Triangle Market, Artistic Sign and Neon Design Studio, and Vinyl Graphics. On October 28, 1977, he married the former Sandra Burns and she survives him along with 8 children: Connie (Greg) Hull, Byron (Dawn) Routt, Dean Routt, Max Squazzino, Deborah (Paul) Priest, Jason (Cari) Tester, Donielle Routt, and Brandon (Jana) Routt; 14 grandchildren: Travis, Ashley, Nicki, Paul, Brianna, Connor, Elizabeth, Sam, Graham, Edyn, Leo, Abbie, Cassie and Lauren; 5 great-grandchildren: Braidy, Mazyn, Aidyn, Owen, and Jerzey; 1 sister, Karen (John) Hellman; and 1 brother-in-law, Jack Garlock. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Lulu Routt; his twin brother, Ronald Routt; and his sister, Barbara. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be held 11:00 AM Monday, October 15, 2018 at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 S. Harvey St., (231) 798-1100 with Rev. Tim Vander Haar officiating. VISITATION will be held one hour prior, 10-11 AM Monday. MEMORIAL CONTRIBUTIONS may be directed to Wings of Mercy, Inc., 100 South Pine Street, Suite #393, Zeeland, MI 49464 www.wingsofmercy.org. Sign the guestbook online at www.sytsemafh.com
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