Donald D. LAFOUNTAIN

LA FOUNTAIN, Donald D. -- Otsego -- Passed away Wednesday, December 21, 2005 at his home. Don was born July 4, 1946 in Plainwell, the son of Lloyd and Ruby (Doubblestein) LaFountain. For over 36 years, he was employed with Menasha Corp. in Otsego. Don enjoyed dancing, doing body work on cars, attending old car shows, fishing on Upper Crooked Lake and the annual fishing trip to Rice Lake. On June 13, 1969 in Otsego, he married Patsy Deaton, who survives. Also surviving are 2 children, David (Melissa) LaFountain of Kendall, Diane LaFountain of Martin; 2 grandchildren, Derek LaFountain and Katelyn Hampton; a special niece Debbie Kruse of Martin and her children, Christian and Lexi; a brother, Robert (Linda) LaFountain of Bristol, IN, a sister, Sharon (Mark) Stone of Otsego; a sister-in-law, Rose (Harold) LaFountain Langeland of Cooper; several nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents and a brother, Jack. Friends may meet the family from 5-8 P.M. Monday at theWinkel Funeral HomeOtsegowhere services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 AM, Pastor Mark Cramer officiating. Cremation will follow. Memorial contributions may be made to Wings of Hope Hospice. Published in the Kalamazoo Gazette on 12/23/2005.