Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Willems, Donald J.  February 28, 2000
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Portland Review - Sunday, March 5, 2000

Donald J. Willems, 82, of Portland died Feb. 28, 2000.

He was born in Portland, Oct. 3, 1917, the son of Anthony and Katherine 
(Spitzley) Willems. Mr. Willems retired from the Armour Meat Packing Company 
where he invented and patented various livestock handling equipment. He was 
an Ionia County Commissioner for 12 years and a member of St. Patrick 
Catholic Church in Portland and the Portland Knights of Columbus Council 
#2158. Mr. Willems was a veteran of World War II, serving as a Major in the 
United States Army, and commander of the Pack Mule Brigade in Africa and 
Italy, where he received the Bronze Star for his service. He was a member 
and Past Commander of the Portland VFW Post #4090.

Surviving are children, Donald Jr. (Mary) of Grand Ledge, John (Heidi) of 
Lansing, James (Karen) of DeWitt, and Mary (Timothy) Grant of Chicago; nine 
grandchildren; three sisters; one brother; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean P. 

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated March 3 at St. Patrick Church, with 
the Rev. Charles D. Hall officiating. Rite of Committal followed at Portland 
Cemetery. Military graveside honors were provided by the Portland VFW Post 
#4090.

Contributions may be made to the Ionia County Commission of Aging, 115 
Hudson Street, Ionia, MI 48846. Arrangements by Schrauben-Lehman Funeral 
Home, Portland.

Additional Comments:
Portland cemetery #D3-293

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