Don passed away Saturday, December 7, 2013 at his home. He was born in Lansing, the son of Robert and Wilma Van Sickle. Don was employed by General Motors in both Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, retiring in 1987 after 30 years of service. He was also active in the Kalamazoo County Sheriff's Reserve Posse, was a member of the UAW and enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and golfing.
In 1948 in Grand Rapids, Don was united in marriage to Patricia, his wife of 65 years, who survives. Also surviving are four children, Dyrle (Radena) Van Sickle, Mike (Joyce) Van Sickle, Jeff (Joanne) Van Sickle and Lisa (Millard) Lockwood; daughter-in-law, Colleen Van Sickle; 11 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; brother, Gerald (Hilda) Van Sickle and sister Jackie (Dick) Hunter. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert "Terry" Van Sickle, his parents and brothers, Homer and Ronald.
Family will receive friends Saturday (12/14) from 3:00-4:00 PM at Adams Funeral Home, Paw Paw, with memorial service at 4:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to St. Jude Children's Hospital or the Salvation Army. Share a memory or condolence online at www.adamspawpaw.com