Donald R. Landenberg Sr., age 82, of Bad Axe, passed away on December 22, 2018 at McLaren Thumb Region Hospital in Bad Axe.

Don was born in Harbor Beach, Michigan on October 23, 1936.  His parents were the late Carl and Dorothy (Mattice) Landenberg.

Don was in the U.S. Army from 1956 to 1958 on the German-Russian border.   On December 31, 1960, he married the love of his life, Violet McNeil.   She preceded him in death in 1997.

Donald was a member of the Victory in Christ Community Church in Bad Axe.   He worked at Active Industries in Elkton from 1955 to 1992.   Don enjoyed auto racing.  He would race one night at Thunder Road in Cass City then the next night at the Owendale track.   In his spare time, Don liked to do woodworking, making birdhouses, fishing and hunting.

Don is survived by his sons: Donald Jr. Landenberg (wife April) and Kip Landenberg; his daughters: Lou Ann Kain (husband, Maurice) and Karla Blacker (husband, Ed); ten grandchildren; eighteen great-grandchildren; and his special friend, Donna Sherwood.  He is also survived by his sisters, Doris McNeil and Carol Campbell; along with many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his two sisters, Stella Laba and Betty Roberts.

Funeral service for Donald will be 2 p.m.  on Thursday, December 27, 2018 at the Victory in Christ Community Church in Bad Axe with Rev. Steward Justin officiating.  Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until time of service at the church.

Per Don's wishes, cremation will take after the funeral.   Cremation burial with military honors will take place at a later date at Colfax Township Cemetery.

Memorials may be offered to the family discretionary fund.

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