Raymond C. D'Hondt

Raymond D'Hondt passed away on May 24, 2010 at St. John Hospital in Detroit. He was born on November 5, 1922; son of Gustaf and Bertha (nee Snawoot) D'Hondt. During WWII Raymond served his country proudly in the 133rd Infantry Division in the United States Army. He received the Purple Heart while engaged in battle in the European Theater. On June 16, 1951, Raymond married Geraldine Lucey at Visitation Church in Detroit. Mr. D'Hondt was a plumber in the local 98 and worked for years at the National Bank of Detroit on Woodward. He led an active life and was a selfless giving man that would lend a helping hand to anyone in need. He enjoyed fishing and playing cards and could fix just about anything. Raymond was a proud member of the Leo 13th Knights of Colombus and the Bruce Post VFW in St. Clair Shores. He leaves behind his beloved wife Geraldine. He was proud of his children Rosemary Messacar (Greg), Raymond Jr. (Nancy), Dr. Dennis (Mariann), Maureen Ronquist (Dr. Ronald), Dr. Eric (Micah), and the late Steven. He adored his thirteen grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 2:00 pm until 9:00 pm at A.H. Peters Funeral Home 20705 Mack Ave., at Vernier Rd., Grosse Pointe Woods. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 pm. Mr. D'Hondt will lie in state on Thursday from 9:30 am until the time of the Mass of the Resurrection at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church 21620 Greater Mack, St. Clair Shores. The Mass will be concelebrated by Bishop Bernard Harrington with Monsignor G. Michael Bugarin. The Funeral Mass will conclude with military honors. Mr. D'Hondt will be buried privately at Great Lakes National Cemetery in Holly, MI. Contributions may be made in Raymond's name to the Capuchin Monastery 1720 Mt. Elliott, Detroit, MI 48207 or St. John Hospice c/o St. John Health Foundation, P.O. Box 673271, Detroit, MI 48267.

Funeral Home:

A. H. Peters Funeral Home of Grosse Pointe

20705 Mack Avenue

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI

US 48236