Donald Szott
February 21, 1925 - May 23, 2017
Obituary
Szott, Donald J. of Saginaw Township, Michigan Son of the late John and Anna (Przewoznik) Szott passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2017 at the Cartwright Hospice Residence with his family by his side. He was 92 years old. Don was born on February 21, 1925 in Saginaw. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Don was employed as a product Designer at Saginaw Steering Gear, retiring in 1982 after 33 years of service. He was a member of St. Stephen Catholic Church and the League of St. Jude of Baltimore, Maryland. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Don was preceded in death by six brothers and six sisters. FUNERAL: A Funeral Service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 26, 2017 at the Deisler Funeral Home, 2233 Hemmeter Rd. (off State). Rev. Fr. Steve Gavit will officiate. Rite of Committal will follow at Mt. Olivet Cemetery. VISITATION: Friends are welcome to visit with the family at the funeral home on Thursday from 2:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and on Friday from 10:00 a.m. until the time of the service. MEMORIALS: In lieu of flowers, those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to St. Dominic Parish - St. Stephen Catholic Church. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family at the funeral home or through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.
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My Uncle Don was a kind, well-mannered individual who always remained curious about the world. He was one of the few people I know that when he asked how you were, it wasn't out of politeness or habit -- he really wanted to know how you were. I will always remember the conversations we had over coffee talking about life, family, technology, culture -- he could talk about anything -- and there seemed to be no end of things he wanted to learn about. I especially enjoyed the wonder he experienced and expressed in learning about new things -- it made the world feel all the more magical in that moment. He also valued hearing other people's points of views and opinions -- it just made the world all that more interesting.
It is a sad day that Uncle Don is no longer here -- he is the last of his 13 brothers and sisters to leave this world for whatever is next. The reunion he must be experiencing right now with his parents, brothers and sisters at his side... one can only wonder. The legacy that he leaves behind -- his kindness and curiosity -- is something the world clearly needs more of.
Annmarie Borucki