Donald Gerald STATLER

STATLER, Donald Gerald - age 74, of Flint, died Thursday, May 19, 2011 at his residence. A celebration of Don's life will be held 12 noon Monday, May 23, 2011 at Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint. Rev. Maurice Horne will officiate. Visitation will be held from 11 AM until the time of service. Donald was born October 19, 1936 in Flint, the son of Barney R. and Marion G. (Hollinger) Statler. Don retired from General Motors after 33 years in management. His experiences included work in the Flint and Martinsburg, WV, GM SPO plants. Following retirement, he worked in the restaurant industry as a banquet manager at The Candlelight Inn and Restaurant in Bethlehem, PA and recently served as assistant club house manager at the Flint Elks #222 Golf Club. Don was an avid fisherman and could often be found at his cabin on Bass Lake in the East Tawas area. He also enjoyed his trips to the casino and loved gardening. Don was a huge U of M fan and loved watching the Detroit Tigers and Lions. He was an active member of Lincoln Park United Methodist Church and was a huge supporter of Old Newsboys of Flint. Surviving are: children, Denise (Joe) Kuhna of Maryland, Bryan (Melinda) Statler, Bradley (Kay) Statler, Deborah (Joe) Brita all of Pennsylvania. Don leaves nine grandchildren, Andrea Semler, Susan Dagliano, Katy Statler, Jennifer Brita, Michele Brita, Jay Statler, Kelly Kuhna, Lucy Kuhna, Matthew Brita; four great-grandchildren; sister, Joyce (Chris) Hamilton; nephew, David Hamilton; niece, Lori Melton; great-nephew, Isaac; special friends, Debby, Tiffany, Tracy, Stephanie, Craig, Frank, Bill, Jimmie, Scott and Grant. In lieu of flowers those desiring may make contributions to Lincoln Park United Methodist Church, 3410 Fenton Rd., Flint, MI 48507. Tributes may be posted on the obituaries page of www.sharpfuneralhomes.com

Visitation

Monday, May 23, 2011 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Homes - Miller Road Chapel
8138 Miller Road Swartz Creek 48473, United States

Funeral Service

Monday, May 23, 2011 12:00 PM
Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center
6063 Fenton Road Flint 48507, United States