Donald Russell Case

     Donald Russell Case, age 79, of Lansing, MI, passed away Saturday, March 5, 2022.

     Funeral Services will be held at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI, at 1:00 P.M. on Friday, March 11, 2022.  Burial will take place at Reed Cemetery, Victor Township, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday, March 11, 2022 12:00 P.M. until the time of the service at the funeral home.

     Donald was born in St. Johns, Michigan on April 13, 1942, the son of Rufus and Marian (Secord) Case.

     Don loved old cars & muscle cars and tinkering on them in his workshop.  In his younger years he enjoyed riding motorcycle.  Don retired from General Motors as a skilled trade’s machine repairman after 30 years of service.  He proudly served his country in the United States Army.  

     He is survived by his son Don and Belinda Case of Howard City, MI; daughter Patricia Gilbert of Jackson, MI; grandchildren: Delisa Shattuck, Dereck Shattuck, Donald Case III, Kathleen and James Pollaski, and Shawn and Nicole Merklinger, numerous great-grandchildren and three sisters.  He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother.

     Memorials may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society, Lansing, MI. Online condolences can be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com.  The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.