Huron County MI Archives Obituaries.....Kirsch, Donald W. May 20, 2007
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Huron Daily Tribune, May 22, 2007
Donald W. Kirsch
May 21, 1936 – May 20, 2007
Donald W. Kirsch, 70, of Highland Township and a former resident of Milford, 
died after a two-year battle with cancer on Sunday, May 20, 2007, at 
Canterbury on the Lake in Waterford.   Born on May 21, 1936, the son of 
Wilbert and Margaret (nee Messing) Kirsch, Don grew up in Sand Beach before 
going to Detroit in 1956 to begin his work with Malloy Manufacturing.  In the 
early 1970s, he and numerous other stockholders from the company went westward 
to open Uniflow, an automotive fitting and special parts company in Novi. 
Don's children were raised in Troy and years after his divorce, he met Karen 
Reck in 1987 while polka dancing.  They later married on June 3, 1987 and have 
been dancing ever since that day.   Don enjoyed being active. His and Karen's 
love for polka dancing afforded them many memorable times while traveling to 
cities throughout Michigan or taking cruises abroad; enjoying the camaraderie 
with other polka dancers that in turn began many lasting friendships. 
Unforgettable memories were also shared during family deer hunting trips to 
Houghton, where Don kept a mobile home for the season.  Back home, he enjoyed 
gardening with his wife and was especially handy around the home.  He 
maintained and rented two condominiums in Royal Oak, also serving as chair on 
the board of directors with condominium management. After his retirement from 
Uniflow in 1998, Don began his work with his local parish - St. Mary's 
Catholic Church in Milford, assisting in the organization of the church's 
annual fair, helping with luncheon gatherings following funeral and memorial 
Masses and keeping up on the church's daily maintenance.  He was always 
friendly and welcoming to anyone who came through the church's doors needing a 
hand.  

In addition to his wife, Karen, he is survived by his children, Kathy (Jim) 
Brinker, Larry (Julie) Kirsch, Karen (Phil) Krason, Connie (Dave) McLaughlin, 
Dennis (Jan) Kirsch, Lisa (Kevin) Kasak; stepchildren, John (Christine) 
Strong, Barrett (Karen) Strong; 11 beloved grandchildren; brother, Richard 
(Linda) Kirsch; sisters, Delores (Ken) Arndt and Joyce (Ray) Puvalowski; many 
dear friends, fellow parishioners, colleagues and neighbors who join to mourn 
his passing while giving thanks to God for his life among them.   

A Funeral Mass will be at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, May 23, 2007, at St. Mary's 
Catholic Church, 1955 E. Commerce Road, Milford, with Fr. Ron Anderson 
officiating. Burial will be at the Christian Memorial 
Cemetery in Rochester.   


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