Donald E. Geelhoed, age 76 of Lowell, went to be with his Lord and Savior, December 20, 2012. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Margaret Geelhoed; sisters, Betty and Jean Acheson; and wife of 44 years, Barbara. He is survived by his wife, Sharon; mother-in-law, Theresa Rowley; children, Dan (Ann) Geelhoed, Steve Geelhoed, Karen (Brian) Woodhead; step children, Kyle (Kristin) Thompson, Brian (Sarah) Thompson; grandchildren, Jeff and Mike Geelhoed, Steven Geelhoed, Joey, Matt and Ryan Woodhead, Natalee, Megan, Eliana and Bryleigh Thompson; sisters, Donna VanderLaan, Eleanor Serne, Lorraine Sloan; aunt, Ella Thompson; cousin, Joanne Lucas; sisters and brothers-in-law, Cindy (Dale) Bergy, Delores (Marvin) Haight; his good buddy Jake; also several nieces, nephews and many friends. Don was retired after 39 years from the Kent County Road Commission. Funeral services will be held Sunday 3:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Lowell, 621 E. Main, Lowell, MI 49331. Rev. Rick Blunt officiating. Interment Cascade Cemetery. Visitation Saturday 3-7:00 p.m. at Roth-Gerst Chapel, 305 N. Hudson, Lowell. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Flat River Outreach Ministries – Food Bank, 11535 Fulton Street East, Lowell, MI 49331.
