Donald Edward Skinner

Donald Edward Skinner, age 69 of Holton, formerly of Fennville, passed away Sunday, March 2, 2008 at his home. Don was born on December 22, 1938 in Holland, Michigan to Charles E. and Beulah (Ellison) Skinner. Donald married Frances “Gerrie” Rushing on August 5, 1989 in Allegan County and has been a resident of the Holton area for the past 19 years when he moved from the Fennville area. Don enjoyed tinkering in his shop at home and hunting and fishing. Don had worked at the Holland Hitch Company in Holland for 33 years until his retirement in 2000.

He is survived by his wife, Frances “Gerrie” Skinner of Holton; his children, Kimberly Mae (Joe) Czerkies of New Brighton, Michigan; Linda (Mark) Horn of Fennville; Robin Edward (Candy) Skinner of Fennville; his mother, Doris Skinner of Holland; 4 grandchildren; his stepchildren, Teressa (Ryan) Wilson of Muskegon; Kimberly (Allen) Langlois of Ravenna; 10 step grandchildren; 14 step great grandchildren; his sisters, Joyce (Gary) Bowen of New Richmond, Michigan; Nancy Creekmore of Holland; his brothers, Lester Skinner of Holland; Steve Harrington of Colorado. He was preceded in death by his step son, Walter Wayne Eaves.

Private services will be held at the family home following cremation. Friends may consider the American Lung Association for the memorial contributions in memory of Don. Friends may send a condolence or share a memory online at www.crandellfh.com. Arrangements by Crandell Funeral Home – Fremont Chapel.

Gerrie & Family,

So sorry to hear about your husband and father. You have Gail & I condolence.
Don was a great friend (buddy) for many years and we had some great times together.
I'm so glad that I had a change to talk to him most recently. If there is anything we
can do please let us know. I have some great memories of Kim, Linda & Rob growing up
down there in Hamilton and how proud Don was of all you kids. We also have some great
memories of visiting Don & Gerrie up north. You are in our prayers.

God Bless,
Love,
Gail & Butch Stille
Rockport, Texas

Linda and Mark

You are in my thoughts prayers at this time. Thinking of you always

Terri Stienburg

Posted 3/5/2008

Sincere sympathy for the family of Donald Skinner. I worked at Holland Hitch with Don for 25 years..

Posted 3/5/2008

I am sorry to hear about Don's passing. We retired about a year apart from Holland Hitch and I remember Don with fond memories. My condolences to all of Don's family as I know he will be dearly missed.

My best to you all,

Bob Otis

Former VP Human Resources

at Holland Hitch

Posted 3/5/2008

Hello I am Nancy Creekmore's friend Patti I am truely sorry for your loss. I will continue to pray for your family there as well as here God Bless You all and your in my heart

Very Sincerly,

Patti Doolittle

Posted 3/5/2008

I thank God every day for giving me a loving brother like Donny! When our mom died I could relp on him for comfort. He was funny, smart and generous. He will be missed!

Sister~Nancy

Posted 3/5/2008

Donnie was Much more than a brother to me.

People don't understand how difficult our childhood was

But with the Love of my brother Donnie It sure made things so much bearable

I loved him very much And always will Love him until I see him again

Love Eternally

His Sister Nancy K Creekmore

Posted 3/5/2008

I've worked with Skinner for over 20 years at Holland Hitch. He always made me laugh. He had a special way of telling stories and I've never seen him mad. I will always miss him and miss talking to him on the phone. He was a fun person to be around at work and away from work.