TEMPLIN, Donald Chester Age 86 . September 25, 2013 after a long battle with Parkinsons and dementia. Beloved husband of Phyllis A. for 62 years. Loving father of Thomas (RoseMarie), Lynn (John), Susan (Bruce) and Lee (Kelley). Grandpa to Kelly, Abby, Ericka (David), Bridget (Jeff), Scott (Stefanie), Jacob (Lauren), Joe and Jackie. Step-grandpa of Cheryl (Bryan), Debbie (Steve) and Michelle (Jim). Great-grandpa of eight. Step great-grandpa of seven. He is preceded in death by his parents; Harry and Dorothy Templin and his brother Eugene.

Don graduated from MacKenzie High School (Detroit) in January 1945. He entered the US Navy and proudly served his country for 18 months. Don is a January 1951 graduate of the University of Michigan with a BS in Civil Engineering. Don enjoyed a long career n the construction industry. He was President of H.F. Campbell Construction. He also worked for Eberle Smith, Shopping Centers Inc., JL Hudsons, Oakland Community College, Darin and Armstrong, Damone Andrew and Soils and Material Engineering (SME). Don is a past vice president of MSPE, Past Chairman of Construction Association of Michigan and a director of Construction Federal Credit Union. Don will be missed by his family and friends. "Wherever he goes, something blooms".

Funeral Service Saturday, Sept. 28th 11:30 AM at Thayer-Rock Funeral Home,
33603 Grand River Ave.

Visitation Friday, September 27th 2-9 PM.

Memorial contributions may be made to Parkinson's Foundation or the Charity of your choice.