Donald J. Iler Sr., 88, of Williamsburg, died after a long struggle with emphysema on Wed, Feb 4, 2015.
Donald was born on November 22, 1926 in Sparta, the son of Jerry and Arvilla Catherine (Thomas) Iler.
His hard work ethic, special wit and humor will be missed. He was especially known as being a loving husband, father, and grandfather.
Don is survived by his wife of 70 years, Elaine Mary Iler; children, Donald Jerry (Carman Maria) Iler Jr., Jane Madeline Dalton, Catherine Elaine (Steve) Siegwart, David Lee (Christine) Iler, and Dennis Harold Iler; 12 grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; 20 geat-grandchildren with one more arrival anytime.
He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings, Lillian Degraaf, Harold Iler and Geraldine Lancour.
Funeral services will be held at 1:30pm, Sat, Feb 14, at the Journey Wesleyan Church. The family will greet friends starting at noon.
The family chose Life Story Funeral Home, Traverse City.
Published The Record Eagle – Thur, Feb 12, 2015