Donald Lee Holzhausen, of Chelsea, MI, age 77, passed away on March 20, 2024 at his home surrounded by family and dogs.
Don was born on February 24, 1947 in Wyandotte, MI, the son of Donald J. and Virtle Marie (Hicks) Holzhausen. He proudly served in the US Navy during the Vietnam Era. He worked as an electrician for General Motors for 42 years, retiring in 2008, and proudly drove General Motors cars his entire life. On June 3, 1971, he married Sandra A. (Mercatante), and together they built a life in Chelsea, making it their home for the past 53 years. He was an avid U of M sports fan and enjoyed watching his beloved Wolverines football and shared that love with his family as a 45-year season ticket holder. He loved the outdoors and fishing and hunting and spending time with family at Clear Lake. He never wanted to miss a summer sunset over Clear Lake. He also always had a special place in his heart for his dogs and 'granddogs'. In his later years, he enjoyed going to Stivers and watching game shows there with his group of friends as their appointment television.
Don is survived by his wife, Sandra, three children, Jeff (Kelly) Holzhausen of Chelsea, Jennipher (Mike) Wheeler of Spring Lake, and Jamie (Jenna) Holzhausen of Plymouth; seven grandchildren: Reaghan, Grant, Logan, Wyatt, William, Jordan, and Madison. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, March 25, 2024, 11:00 a.m., at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home with Pastor Eric Stricklin officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Waterloo Twp, MI.
Visitation will be held at Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home on Sunday, March 24, 2024 from 4-7 p.m., as well as on Monday from 10-11 a.m.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Humane Society of Huron Valley or Chelsea Athletic Boosters.
Arrangements by Staffan-Mitchell Funeral Home.
