Donald Jon Noga Battle Creek, Michigan Obituary

Donald Jon Noga

Donald Jon Noga, 76, of Battle Creek, Michigan, passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021 at home. He was born on September 15, 1945, the son of Anthony Stanley Noga and Betty Jane (Huver) Noga. Don married Cindy Ruppert on October 8, 1966. They spent the last 55 loving years together. He was a member of the St. Joseph Parish in Battle Creek, MI. He played in the Lew Boyd Big Band and the Battle Creek Community Concert Band. After many years of work, Don retired from Denso Manufacturing. After retirement, he began driving school bus for Lakeview School District, and he loved every minute of it. Don is survived by his wife, Cynthia (Ruppert) Noga; children, Christine Redmond and Mark Noga; three grandchildren, Randall, Tony, DJ; great grandchildren, Kailee, Seth, Ellie, Maddy, Lilly; brother, Michael (Cynthia) Noga; special cousin, Patricia Cardinal. He was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony and Betty Jane Noga. Don had a passion for music. He had played music since he was a young boy and all throughout his teenage and adult years. He also enjoyed golfing, spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren and great grandchildren grow throughout the years. He will be missed by his family, friends and all those that knew and loved him.
September 15, 1945 - October 24, 202109/15/194510/24/2021
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Janet, Dean, Connie, Gary, and Denise and the Bercaw Family
October 30, 2021
Remember that we love and care about you and are thinking of you today and always. May your hearts be filled with the best of memories! Love,
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Lew Boyd Band
October 30, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Noga family. Don will surely be missed - a fellow musician and great friend to many.
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Lauren Beam
October 29, 2021
Don will be deeply missed. Will always remember the great times we had years ago! With Love and Hugs, Lauren Beam
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James Gysel
October 29, 2021
I will always remember Don's faith in God and the way he expressed that faith through his musical gifts. He immediately said "yes" when I asked him to help us start a praise band for worship. He was a vital part of that group at Chapel Hill Church in the early 2000's a... Continue Reading
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Cereal City concert band
October 29, 2021
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Cereal City concert band
October 29, 2021
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Rev. Jim and Shari Gysel
October 28, 2021
Shari and I send our deepest sympathy to you. Don was a great friend and colleague in music. We will continue to remember him as long as we live.

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Faye Rock
October 27, 2021
Cindy and family, so sorry to hear of Donalds passing. We always enjoyed talking with him at the class reunions. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Hugs Faye and Marty
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Dave & Joyce Wilhide
October 27, 2021
Cindy and Family: Sending our condolences for prayers for strength and comfort in the days ahead. May the memories help carry you all thru those really rough times. May the Peace be with you.
Dave and Joyce (Smith) Wilhide
Class of 1966
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Susan Corwell
October 26, 2021
Cindy and family, so sorry for your loss. Keeping you in prayer.
Sue(Bakner) Corwell (Class of 1966)