Donald L. "Don" Bont's Obituary
Mr. Donald L. “Don” Bont, age 72, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, March 7, 2011 at his home. He was born July 1, 1938 in Muskegon to Isaac and Rose (House) Bont, and resided in the area his entire life. Don worked as a supervisor at Enterprise Brass Works (EBW), for 43 years until his retirement in 2001. He was a member of Bethel Baptist Church, where he held various offices in the past. The greatest joys were his children, grandchildren, and church family. On August 24, 1957 he married the former Florence “Bunny” Martin, and she survives him along with 4 children, Dr. Timothy (Linda) Bont, Dr. Steven (Anita) Bont, Mary (Glenn) Bo, and Rebecca (Jeffrey) Treptau; 12 grandchildren, Jonathan (Linsey) Bont, Jason Bont, Erin (Josh) Schmidt, Jordan (Caylee) Bont, Isaac Bont, Lindsay Bo, Marissa Bo, Bethany Bo, Jenna Bont, Breanne Bo, Samuel Treptau and Jakob Treptau; brother, Robert Bont; sister, Margaret (Wil) Rose; brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard (Harrietta) Martin, Robert (Kathy) Martin, Shirley Brothers, and Norina Martin; and special friends, Harold and Lois Bush, and Dan and JoAnn Beals. Don was preceded in death by his parents; sister, Lillian Street; and brother, Isaac Bont. The FUNERAL SERVICE will be 11 AM Friday at Bethel Baptist Church (1066 Byron) with Rev. Douglas VanderMolen officiating. VISITATION with the family will be 2-4 & 6-8 PM Thursday at The Lee Chapel, Sytsema Funeral Homes, Inc. 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100. Burial will take place in Norton Cemetery. Memorial Contributions to Bethel Baptist Church will be appreciated.
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