Donna M. Brauer, KA8LDO SK SK December 8, 2015 Donna Brauer Battle Creek Donna passed away December 8, 2015. Donna was born July 4, 1933 in Pleasant Township, Manistee County; the daughter of Otto and Merril D. (Myers) Kortz Lambert. A graduate of Onekema High School, Donna was a homemaker, a chemist, a teacher's aide and a retiree of Kelloggs. Donna was a former 4-H and Girl Scout Leader, American Legion Auxiliary past president, Barry Amateur Radio Association past president, and the Lori Brauer Memorial Training Fund for E.U.P.S.A.R.. Donna enjoyed gardening, sewing, knitting, crocheting, teaching, amateur radio operator, and most of all, she loved her grandchildren. On June 14, 1952, Donna married the love of her life: Kaye J. Brauer, and he preceded her in death on August 23, 2002. Donna is survived by sons: Kaye J. "Chip" (Sue) Brauer II, Michael A. (Lorrie) Brauer, and Timothy J. Brauer; a sister: Iris Anderson; brothers: Ward Kortz, Larry Kortz, and Otis Kortz; ten grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Donna was also preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather: Harry Lambert; a daughter in law: Lori Brauer; and a brother: Leo D. Kortz. Donna's family will receive friends Friday, 2:00 – 4:00 and 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Williams-Gores Funeral Home, Delton, where her funeral service will be conducted Saturday, December 12, 2015, at 11:00 AM, Pastor Steven Miller officiating. Burial will take place in Banfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions to Johnstown First Responders Fire Department will be appreciated. Please visit www.williamsgoresfuneral.com to share a memory or to leave a condolence message for Donna's family. . - See more at: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/ba...&pid=176845938&fhid=8922#sthash.F3KZ7fEj.dpuf
