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 were 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.