Donald “Don” Lee Crites, 68, of Bronson, passed away on
September 12, 2019 at home.
Funeral services for Don will be held 11:00 AM, Thursday,
September 19, 2019 at Dutcher Funeral Home in Bronson with pastor Dan Miller
officiating. Visitation will be from 10:00 until 11:00 AM prior to the funeral
service at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Bronson Cemetery in
Bronson.
Don was born on March 20, 1951 to Floyd Crites and Clementina
(Chuprun) Herman in Sturgis. After graduating from Bronson High School he
attended trade school. He was employed as an engineer by Bronson Plastics,
which became Solvay for many years. Don retired as an engineer from Kautex in
Avilla, Indiana.
He married Linda (Kline) Crites on February 27, 1972 in
Bronson and sadly she preceded him in death on January 12, 2005.He enjoyed
taking care of his yard and watching television. In his earlier days, he liked
to hunt and fish.
Don is survived by his son; Derek (Sarah) Crites of Niles,
his granddaughters; Allison and Megan Crites of Niles and his brothers; Charles
(Janette) Crites of Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin and John (Hope) Crites of Elkins, W.
Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions may be directed to the National Multiple
Sclerosis Society.
