of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Jenison, age 94, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 6, 2024, with family by his side. He was born August 24, 1930, in Fort Madison, Iowa, the son of Gilbert and Maxine Hay. Loving husband of the late Jacqueline “Jackie” Sigwards for 53 years.
Donald graduated from Fort Madison High School in Iowa. He then served 4 years in the US Navy during the Korean War where he was trained as an electrician. After serving, Donald worked as an electrician and maintenance foreman for Steelcase Inc. for over 35 years. Donald was a member of the Steelcase Retirement Club and an active member of the Georgetown United Methodist Church. During retirement, he and Jackie spent their winters in Long Key, Florida with family and friends. He loved spending time with his family and enjoyed playing tennis, fishing, hunting, playing cards, and gardening.
He is survived by his children, Ken (Sharon) Hay of Bloomington, Indiana, Pamela (Peter) Lee of Milford, and Ron (Linda Hudson) Hay of Ann Arbor; his sister, Norma Jean Raymond of Oak Lawn, Illinois; seven grandchildren, Zachary, Connor, Justin; Jacob, Sammy, Isabel; and Jack; and loving nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life was held Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Union 212, located at 212 Union St. Milford, MI from 1-4pm. Memorial contributions may be made to UMRC Porter Hills Foundation, to the Benevolent Care Fund East. Arrangements were entrusted to Cole Funeral Chapel in Chelsea.
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