Donald E. Caudell
Holt, Michigan
Born May 1, 1927, in Wayne County, to Marshall and Edna Caudell; died July 27, 2017, in Holt, at the age of 90. Mr. Caudell was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where he served as elder and deacon. He retired from Testing and Research Lab, State of Michigan, Department of Transportation. Prior to that, he was employed by Diamond Reo in several capacities. He was past chairman of Tooling and Manufacturing Engineers, President of Maple Grove School Board, active in Boy Scouts, and local youth baseball teams. He enjoyed the outdoors, including fishing and hunting, and was an avid Spartan fan.
Mr. Caudell served in the U.S. Navy in WWII and served on the USS Kline A.P.D. 120 in the Pacific theater.
Mr. Caudell was preceded in death by his parents, as well as his brothers, Marshall, Jim and Fred Caudell and his sister, Annabelle Boring. Surviving are: his wife of 69 years, Helen; sons, John (Betty) Caudell of Grand Ledge and Jeff (Linda) Caudell of Ionia; daughter, Janice Caudell of South Bend, IN; grandsons, Scott and Dr. Mark Caudell; step-grandson, Jonathan Gingas; and great-granddaughter, Hannah Caudell; and many nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 31, 2017, at First Presbyterian Church of Holt, 2021 N. Aurelius Rd., with interment to follow in Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens. His family will receive friends at the Estes-Leadley Holt/Delhi Chapel from 2:00 – 6:00 p.m. Sunday, and one hour prior to the funeral at the church on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to his church, or the Alzheimer’s Association. Online condolences may be left for his family at www.EstesLeadley.com.
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Kurt & Adele Bancroft
July 29, 2017 at 7:38 amDon Caudell was one of those men that I will always remember in my life. He was a friendly, talented, smart, gracious, wise, fun loving, caring family man. I first met Don in the early 1970’s working with MDOT at the old Motor Wheel Building and then moving out to the Secondary Complex. He always was kind and mentoring to me and I held him in the highest esteem to this very day. He was a role model that was worthy to emulate. Don ran the Machine Shop and he and his crew could build anything. He ran a “tight ship” in that Machine Shop and was respected by all. After his retirement the Machine Shop was never the same again. Yes Don Caudell touched my life in a positive way and I will never forget him. My heartfelt condolences to his family. Rest in Peace.
John & Tammie Gingas
July 29, 2017 at 11:17 amJohn, Betty and the Caudell Family,
Our sincerest condolences on the loss of your Dad, Father-in-Law and an exemplary person in all life’s true measurements! May his memories be with you forever…
John & Tammie Gingas
Dorothy De Keizer
July 29, 2017 at 6:43 pmOur condolences are with you as well as our thoughts and prayers.
Dennis, Dorothy, and Deanne De Keizer
Chantelle hubbard
July 31, 2017 at 11:29 amI will miss Uncle Don very much. I loved going to” Uncle Dons cabin” in the summers with my Grandparents and cousins. We had so much fun! I loved listening to his stories and he gave great hugs! RIP. Love Chantelle Hubbard
Beth (Faunce) Wallin
August 4, 2017 at 11:22 amHelen:
My deepest sympathies for you and your family! I have such wonderful memories of the two of you during our years together at First Pres in Cadillac. Don was so kind and patient and one of my most favorite people of all time (as are you)! I would so like to be there with you on Monday, but I’m out of town. Please know that you are in my thoughts and prayers.
Well done good and faithful servant ….. God’s peace for your rest!!
Beth (Faunce) Wallin