Donald Crites

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.