Donald Lee Anker
Donald Anker Obituary
Mr. Donald Lee Anker, age 72, of Cass City, beloved brother and uncle passed away on Thursday, May 14, 2009 at the same home that he was born in and lived in all his life.
He was born August 18, 1936, the son of the late John A. and Ina Irma (Schantz) Anker. Donald served in the United States Army and worked for General Motors for 15 years. He also worked for Jack and Wallie Kappen for several years, both farming and working at the sawmill. He enjoyed helping people do special projects and if you were ever in town (Cass City) you were sure to see Don having a coffee and either playing Keno or doing a scratch off.
Surviving him are 4 brothers, Norris (Betty) Anker of Lake Orion, Stanley (Joan) Anker and Howard (Pat) Anker, both of Saginaw, and Lyle (Judy) Anker of Cass City, 5 sisters, Marjorie Braddock of FL, Geraldine Brown, Audrey (Ralph) Short, Mary Ellen Thayer and Cathy Anker, all of Vassar, he also leaves many special and loving nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. He was predeceased by brother-in-laws, Vern Brown, William Braddock and David Thayer.
Cremation has taken place and burial will be in Elkland Township Cemetery. A Memorial Service will be held Sunday May 31, 2009 at VFW Post 3644, Cass City at 2 PM. Honor service by the Cass City VFW.
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August 18, 1936-May 14, 2009
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