Donald Hummel

Don was born the fourth of five sons to Guy and Beatrice (Frey) Hummel in Sebewa, MI on December 10, 1931. In 1951 he married Marion Brightbill and spent the majority of their married lives in Lake Odessa until her death in 2015.

Don was always a very hard worker, usually having at least 2 jobs. He worked as a mechanic, also logging with his father & brothers and retired from Keeler Brass Co in 1993 after 40 years.

Don had a great zest for life and always loved to have fun! He made every occasion into a nonstop time of jokes and much laughter. He loved to have company, and family gatherings and many times preparing much of the food himself.

Don loved to serve others, especially his church. He accepted the gift of salvation and acknowledged Jesus as his Lord in the 1970’s and faithfully served wherever he could. Don was an avid outdoorsman loving to hunt and fish, enjoying golfing at Morrison Lake; playing cards, especially with good friends Roger and Bernice Hamp. Even later in life as he battled dementia, he enjoyed being around people and the staff at Thornapple Manor became his second family.

He will be dearly missed by; children David (Joyce), Ken (Penny), Lori (LeRoy) Wortley, sister in law Jean Hummel, 8 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren, 5 great-great grandchildren.

Don was preceded in death by his wife Marion, parents, brothers; Leonard (Vada), Clifford (Jeanette), Lyle and Harold (Phyllis).

Visitation is scheduled for Friday, March 26, 2021 from 11am until 1pm at the Living Gospel Church, 1600 Rochester St., Lake Odessa, MI. Funeral services will begin at 1pm that day. Burial will take place immediately following at Lakeside Cemetery. Memorials to the Living Gospel Church. Online condolences can be left at www.koopsfc.com