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Donald "Counterfitter" Kimmerer
Born: 3/12/1931
Died: 10/5/2018
Age: 87
Community: Owosso, MI
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Donald "Counterfitter" Kimmerer, age 87 of Owosso, passed away Friday, October 5, 2018 at the Ovid Healthcare Center. A memorial service will be held at 12:00 pm Saturday, October 13, 2018 at Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes, Durand Chapel. Family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.
Donald was born on March 12, 1931 in Flint to the late Perry and Irene (Mauerman) Kimmerer. He attended Beecher High School in Flint, graduating in 1949. In 1951, Donald enlisted into the United States Army and served his country faithfully during the Korean War. He was honorably discharged in 1953. He married Janet Griswold in Flint, MI on February 29, 1956 and together raised 6 children. Janet would pass on November 10, 1982. Donald later married Nancy Slingerland in Bancroft on February 14, 1986 and they remained married until her passing on June 23, 2015.
Donald built and installed countertops for a living and would be given the name "Counterfitter" over the years by his friends and customers. He was a life member of the Corunna VFW Post #4005. He was also a member of the Jeepers Creepers and enjoyed making homemade wine.
Mr. Kimmerer is survived by 5 children: Mary Perry, Carla (Bill) Chrzan, Karl (Kathy) Kimmerer, Neal (Pat) Kimmerer, Carrie (Steve) Bullen; 2 step-children: Brian (Jackie) Barber, Nicholas (Pam) Barber; 17 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sister, Diane Kimmerer and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Janet; wife, Nancy; daughter, Paula Bonney, 1 brother; 2 sisters and step-son, Jon Patrick Barber.
Memorial contributions given in Mr. Kimmerer's name are suggested to the American Cancer Society. Online condolences may be sent to his family by going to www.watkinsfuneralhomes.com
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10/13/2018 |
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11:00 AM |
| Saturday, October 13, 2018 from 11:00am - 12:00pm |
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| Funeral Service |
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10/13/2018 |
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12:00 PM |
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Watkins Brothers Funeral Homes - Durand Chape
9189 East Stockton Blvd.
Durand , MI 48429Get a Map to this location...
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Greg Kimmer |
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