Donald E. Praay

Praay, Donald E. Lake Gogebic, Michigan (formerly of Saginaw) Donald E. Praay, age 80, of Lake Gogebic, formerly of Saginaw, went to be with the Lord, Monday, October 12, 2015, at his home. Don was born October 8, 1935 in Saginaw, the son of the late Theo and Nellie (Ecker) Praay. On June 25, 1955 he was united in marriage to Kathleen "Ginger" Parent in Saginaw. Don worked as a millwright at Saginaw Malleable Plant for 35 years and retired in 1980. For more than five years, he was a special deputy for the Saginaw County Sherriff's Department. He was a member of the Saginaw Moose Lodge #82 and for 26 years was a member of the Saginaw American Legion Post #22. Following retirement, Don and Ginger moved and built their dream home on beautiful Lake Gogebic. His hobbies included all outdoors sports and watching NASCAR on television. Don is survived by his loving wife, Ginger; two daughters, Deborah (Ed) Yuker, North Webster, Indiana and Cynthia (Brad) Bonk, Clarkston; four grandchildren, Jason (Jackie) Timmerman, Theo Timmerman, both of Warsaw, Indiana, Meghan Bonk and Ryan Bonk, both of Clarkston; six great-grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; four step-great-grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; six brothers and five sisters. The funeral service will take place 11:00 a.m. Monday October 19, 2015 at W. L .Case & Company, 5700 Dixie Highway. Rev. Fr. Richard Jozwiak will officiate with burial Eastlawn Memorial Gardens. Friends may visit with the family at the chapel Sunday from 1:00 8:00 p.m. and Monday from 10:00 a.m. until time of the service. www.casefuneralhome.com

Funeral Home:
W. L. Case and Company
5700 Dixie Highway
Saginaw, MI
United States 48601