Donald Frownfelter

DONALD LEWIS FROWNFELTER, age 82, of Holly, MI passed away Thursday, June 5th, 2014 at his home. Don was born in Prescott, MI to parents Edgar and Nellie (Clark) Frownfelter and moved to Holly at the age of 17. Don became the youngest Principal in Oakland County at the age of 24. He dedicated his life to educating children as Principal of the Davisburg and Patterson Elementary Schools, in the Holly Area School District for 36 years. His creative and innovative ideas motivated students, staff and parents to achieve and grow through individualized instruction and exposure to Art, Music and the excitement of Learning.

Don is survived by 4 children: Kirk (Bonnie) Frownfelter, Janine (Jerry) VanSickle, Craig (Carla) Frownfelter, Mark (Sheri) Frownfelter, 10 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren, sister Norene (Jack) Daly and Special Friend Susan Reichle. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Merrill Frownfelter and sister Florence Latimer.

In keeping with his passion for educating …Don has made an Anatomical Donation to the University of Michigan Medical School for research, teaching aspiring young doctors, in perpetuity.

“Eighty two,

Wracked by time

Cast upon the shore line

Treasured memories locked in mind.”

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Condolences may be left on-line at www.hillfh.com