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Douglas Keith Ham
Born: 4/6/1931
Died: 7/24/2020
Age: 89
Community: Bridgeport, MI
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Douglas Ham
Bridgeport, MI
Douglas Keith Ham, Sr. of Bridgeport, MI, passed away on, Friday, July 24, 2020. He died peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
This gentle, loving, caring and wonderful man has left a permanent mark etched on our hearts and will be supremely missed by his wife and best friend of 60 years, Jeanette Ham and his children: Doug (Elizabeth) Ham Jr., Jim (Pamela) Ham, Leanna (Bryon) Krukowski, John (Eileen) Ham, Jill Rotunno, and Laura (Larry) McDonald.
Family was the pivotal essence of Doug's life. He was proud and honored to be the patriarch, father, grandfather, and great grandfather to our large family. He was a major presence in the lives of his children and grandchildren.
He was the proud grandfather to Kristen Ham, Emmily Ham, Becca Ham, Douglas (Ashley) Ham III, Niklas Ham, Koltyn Ham, Izabelle Ham, Aiden Ham, Beau Ham, Carson Ham, Alan Ham, Alexandra Ham, Jared (Taylor) Krukowski, Kathryn Krukowski, Jessica Ham, J.D. Ham , Sean Rotunno, Andrew Rotunno, Ryan (Kelly)McDonald, Randy(Sarah) McDonald, Dan McDonald, Mitchell Bauer, Zachary Bauer, and Bradley Bauer. He cherished his role of great-grandfather to Charlotte Garcia, Livia Krukowski, Griffin Krukowski, Berkley Krukowski, Tyler McDonald, Ian McDonald, Lillyanna McDonald, and Evelyn McDonald.
Fondly remembered by brothers - and sisters-in-law, nieces, nephews, cousins, extended family, and many good friends.
He was predeceased by his parents Uriel and Helen Ham, his siblings: Uriel (Bud) Ham, Merlene Neigh, Ersel Ham, and Joann Carter; Parent-in-laws Charles and Marie Wellman, Sisters-in-law: Bonnie Bourdow, Donna Wellman, Juanita Ham, Florence Ham; and brothers-in-law: Leslie Neigh, Donald Tait, and Bob Carter.
Doug was an Army Veteran of the Korean War with an honorable discharge having served from October of 1950 to September of 1953, with overseas duty in Japan. He attained the rank of Corporal as a Sports Director to several army platoons.
After the Army, he worked for Friden (Singer) fixing calculators and adding machines for over 20 years. He then enjoyed a career as a motor route driver at the Saginaw News for over 30 years.
He loved going to football games, playing golf, fishing, bowling, and watching any sporting event his kids or grandkids were involved in. He also enjoyed shuffleboard for many years with his good friends and won many tournaments all over the State.
He was well known for his quick decisions and fair rulings as a blooper ball umpire in Bridgeport. He always enjoyed a home cooked meal, an occasional trip to the casino and a good game of cards.
He was a longtime member of St. Christopher's Church (St. Francis De Sales) where he was an active member and the president of the men's club for many years. He was a rare combination of someone who had a love for life and a firm understanding of what was important - the simplicity of living a life with those you love.
Family and Friends may pay their respects at Cederberg Funeral Home, 590 N. Franklin St., Frankenmuth, MI 49734 on Monday, July 27, 2020, from 3- 7 PM. Outside vigil service will take place at 7 PM.
Funeral Service will be held at St. Francis de Sales Catholic Church, 3945 Williamson Rd. Saginaw, MI 48601, on Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 11 AM. Rev Fr. John Mancini will officiate with burial in Mt. Olivet Cemetery immediately after mass. A viewing will also be available before his funeral mass at 10 AM.
Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider a Veteran's program, as they were extremely caring to Doug, and he truly appreciated them.
Doug will be forever remembered for his beautiful smile, gentle eyes, caring heart, loving embrace, and unconditional love. Although our hearts are heavy, we will celebrate his life and find comfort that he is in heaven watching over us.
Arrangements entrusted to Cederberg Funeral Home of Frankenmuth, 590 N. Franklin Street.
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7/27/2020 |
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7:00 PM |
| Family and Friends may pay their respects at Cederberg Funeral Home, 590 N. Franklin St., Frankenmuth, MI 49734 on Monday, July 27, 2020, from 3- 7 PM. Outside vigil service will take place at 7 PM. |
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7/28/2020 |
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11:00 AM |
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St. Francis de Sales
3945 Williamson Rd.
Saginaw, MI 48601Get a Map to this location...
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Rev Fr. John Mancini |
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