Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Melchert, Donald William August 7, 2024
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               MELCHERT

Donald William Melchert, age 94, passed away on Wednesday, August 7 2024 
surrounded by his family. Donald was a veteran of the U.S Navy serving during 
the Korean War aboard the USS Midway.He was a member of the American Legion and 
the Ionia Moose Lodge.Donald was an automobile mechanic for most of his life, 
served on the Muir Fire Dept. for several years, was an avid bowler, loved 
fishing, singing karaoke, and playin golf. He loved his family and enjoyed 
spending time with his grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-
grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Marie(Bennett) Melchert in 1990; 
brothers,Arthur and Raymond; sisters, Virginia, Sylvia, and Mary. Donald is 
survived by his children,Donald (Bobbie JO)Melchert and his children,  Shannon 
Kay (Galyn) Walker and Danielle Nicole Melchert; son, Roy Melchert and his 
children, Ct.Roy(Trish) Millwood and Amber Jurimello; daughter, Minnie Clark and 
her children, Lonnis W. Eavey, Holly Leone (Jimmy) Clack and Candis Yvonne 
Hantal_Eavey; son, Joseph (Rebecca) Melchert and their children, David Choinere, 
Christine Choinere, Irene Melchert, and Jessica Melchert; daughter, Christina 
Mae(Douglas) Furman and their children, Christopher Douglas Furman and Corinne 
Ann (GaryII)Daily; son Otis (Tammy) Melchert and their children, Heather (Joe) 
Melchert and Nichola (Kristy)Melchert; daughter, Julia Ann (Michael)Joseph and 
their children, Raymond Kolarik, Theodore Kolarik, Chad Kolarik, Phillip 
Kolarik, Tasheenia Joseph, and Jacob Joseph; many great-grandchildren and great-
great-grandchildren. 

Graveside services will be conducted by Roy Melchert (son) at 11:00 a.m.,Friday 
August 23, 2024 at Tuttle Cemetery. The family will receive friends for lunch 
and sharing of memories on Friday from 1:00-3:00 p.m. at the Ionia Moose 
Lode.Arrangements are entrusted to Lehman Funeral Homes. Online condolences may 
be made at www.lehmanfuneralhomes.com

Additional Comments:
Tuttle Cem.
Sec.5-Row2-#19
Korea Vet.
U.S.Navy 

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