Donald Eugene Michael was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and at an early age the family came out to California where he was active in sports up until he joined the Army. While in the Army he received the Bronze Star for Meritorious Service and later was honorable discharged in 1953.
Don met the love of his life, Evelyn, and married in 1956 in Torrance, CA During the 40 years of married life he spent in So CA, he was a loving, wonderful husband and father to 8 children: John, James, Karen, Shelley, Sherrie, Jeff, Lisa and Christopher. Don was always active in his children's lives.
At one time Don was District President of Young People of his Church and taught Sunday School.
Don did begin a career in teaching but soon left that for coin collecting.
There will be a Memorial Service with full military honors to celebrate Don's life on July 20th at the No CA Veteran's Cemetery in Igo.