Donald Arthur DeLong Jr.

Donald Arthur DeLong Jr. of Eaton Rapids, passed away July 10, 2023, at the age of 85 surrounded by his family after a long illness. Donald was born in Lansing, MI on October 2, 1937, to Donald and Verla (Premoe) DeLong Sr. Donald retired from Eckrich after 29 years and worked as a Machine Repairman in the Navy for four years.
Donald is survived by his wife, Bonnie (Fuchs) DeLong of Eaton Rapids; children, Jeffrey (Barb) DeLong of Eaton Rapids, Laura (Scott) Church of Rossford, OH, Michael (Laura) DeLong of Eaton Rapids; grandchildren, Amanda (Rob) Dubois, Heather (Brandon Williams) DeLong, Ainslie (Allen) Mathews, Brittany (Christopher) McKinnon, Dustin (Stephanie Scherer) Dean, Sierra (Chris Segura) Church, Cody (Mable Henrick) Church, Joshua (Georggia) DeLong, Kyle (Chelsie) DeLong; brother, George (Marlene) DeLong of Lansing; 20 great-grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial will be held at a later date. Arrangements were entrusted to the Mills Funeral Home, Shelly-Odell Chapel in Eaton Rapids. For those desiring, Memorial Contributions can be made to Eaton Rapids Athletic Boosters or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in loving memory of Donald Arthur DeLong Jr. To leave condolences for the family, please visit our website, www.millsfuneral.com.