Donald James Sharbowski, age 74, of Stockbridge, Michigan, passed away on March 19, 2025, at his residence. He was born on March 6, 1951, in Detroit, Michigan, to Walter and Bertha (Heleske) Sharbowski.
Donald retired as a meat cutter from the Plymouth Kroger Store. Nine years ago, he relocated from Livonia to the Stockbridge area. He was a dedicated member of the Presbyterian Church.
Donald had a passion for collecting, with interests in various items: NASCAR model cars, die-cast cars, insulators, marbles, steel tractors, HO gauge model trains. He enjoyed outdoor activities such as camping and dune buggy riding. Evenings were often spent watching sunsets. He was also an avid fan of movies, particularly those starring Clint Eastwood and John Wayne.
On April 19, 1975, he married Sheryll (Vance), and they were married for nearly 50 years. Also surviving are his children: Bryan (Nichole) Sharbowski of Southgate, Caryn (Russ) Walker of South Lyon, and Nick (Sarah) Sharbowski of Pinckney; six grandchildren and extended family members: Cheyenne, Weston, Lucas, Cura, Willow, Terra; as well as a niece, Tara. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Bertha Sharbowski.
A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, April 5, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church of Stockbridge, with visitation beginning at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Dr. Deborah J. Smith will officiate.
The family has requested that everyone wear blue to the Memorial Service, if possible.
Memorial contributions may be made to Stockbridge Outreach and the Stockbridge Presbyterian Church.
Arrangements by Caskey-Mitchell Funeral Home.
