
Donald Verle Aldrich, age 88, of Caledonia, passed peacefully into the next life on Sunday, August 9, 2020. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Elaine (Bechtel) Aldrich; granddaughter, Heather Lynne Ogden; eight brothers; two sisters; and many other family members. He will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 10 years, Donna; children, Roberta Jean Aldrich and fiance Robert Higley, Deborah Anne Jack and fiance Fred Proffitt , Timothy Donald (Annette) Aldrich, Denise Marie (David) Percy, Jeffrey Scott (Sherry) Aldrich; many step-children; 17 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren; twin brother, Darrell Lee (Doris) Aldrich; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be held 11 am on Thursday, August 13, 2020 at Holy Family Catholic Church with Fr. Durkee presiding. Rosary will be held at the Church on Thursday at 10:15 am. Interment Saint Mary’s Cemetery. Relatives and friends may meet the family Wednesday from 4-8 pm at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home (Caledonia), 616 E. Main St. Caledonia, MI. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to The Knights of Columbus or Right to Life.