Donald C. Fedrigon Sr.

Arrangements under the direction of Covell Funeral Home, Elk Rapids, MI.Donald C. Fedrigon, Sr., 85, of Elk Rapids, died Friday afternoon, March 5, 2010, at Munson Hospice House following a courageous battle with myelodysplasia.

Born April 30, 1924, in Detroit, MI, Don was the son of the late Jacob and Edna (Rath) Fedrigon. Don’s only sibling, Myra Walker, preceded him in death.

After Don graduated from Redford High School in Detroit, he enlisted in the U.S. Coast Guard and was very proud to have served his country during World War II from 1942 to 1946.

After the service, Don continued his education and obtained a degree in Chemical Engineering from Lawrence Institute of Technology and for many years worked at Parke Davis pharmaceutical company in Detroit, MI.

On February 19, 1955, Don married C. Margaret Housey at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Detroit, MI.

In 1970 Don moved his family to Elk Rapids where he owned and operated Chain-O-Lakes Marine for several years. For the remainder of his career, Don was successfully involved in real estate development and sales.

Don’s enthusiasm for life was shown in his passion for family, friends, cycling and traveling.

Don is survived by the family he loved so dearly; his wife, Marge; his daughter, Julie Anderson; his son, Donald (Renee) Fedrigon, Jr., all of Elk Rapids; and his grandchildren, Nicole (Patrick) Mangan of Denver, CO; and Alexa, Donnie & Jacob Fedrigon of Elk Rapids; and many nieces, nephews, and incredible friends.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, March 9, at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Lutheran Church in Elk Rapids with Pastor Walter Teske as celebrant. Cremation has taken place.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Munson Medical Center, the American Cancer Society and/or Grace Lutheran Church.

Arrangements have been entrusted to Covell Funeral Home in Elk Rapids