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Darrin Wondero
Born: 4/11/1970
Died: 11/15/2025
Age: 55
Community: Grand Blanc, MI
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In Loving Memory of Darrin Donald Wondero
April 11, 1970 – November 15, 2025
Darrin Donald Wondero lived a life defined by love, strength, curiosity, and selfless giving. He was a constant source of encouragement for others, even in the most difficult times, and was known for his devotion to his family and his kind, generous spirit.
Darrin, age 55, of Grand Blanc, passed away unexpectedly on November 15, 2025. Born April 11, 1970, Darrin was adopted by his loving parents, Donald and India (Kollmorgen) Wondero. He grew up surrounded by cousins in Mt. Clemens and later, surrounded by lifelong friends he met when his parents moved to a farm in Dryden, Michigan, where he graduated from high school and was active in 4-H with his parents and sister.
During the 1980s, in middle and high school, he loved riding dirt bikes, spending time with his friends at “the pond,” and playing basketball. His big heart and infectious smile always made him many friends.
For 25 years, Darrin shared life with his loving wife and lifelong friend, Tracy (Welch) Wondero. Together they raised three children—Kane, Mason, and Reese—who were the joy of his life. Darrin was the family rock, the one who held everyone together, the comfort in hard times, and the person people turned to for advice and reassurance. He always put family first, dropping anything to be there for those he loved.
Darrin earned his associate’s degree from Mott Community College and worked as a buyer planner at ABB in Auburn Hills, where his curiosity and problem-solving skills shone. Outside of work, known affectionately as “NatGeo,” Darrin had an insatiable curiosity about the world—whether fossils, nature, or people. He loved sharing facts about history and nature, teaching others, and connecting with anyone he met. He always had time to listen or help. His compassion, sense of humor, honesty, and integrity made him a trusted friend, mentor, and guide.
Darrin’s best memories were made with family and friends: enjoying time together on vacations, back yards, boating, “booze cruising,” hanging out by a bonfire, and doling out advice on parenting, dating, working, lawncare, cars, and technology. He could be the life of the party, but was also just as likely to spend time quietly, surrounded by the people he loved most. He enjoyed vacations with his wife, music and concerts, cooking for his family, pontoon rides on Sand Lake, and a good beer or a good coffee (with hazelnut cream) shared with loved ones. He loved his family, friends, and life fiercely.
He was preceded in death by his father, Donald Wondero, and his father-in-law, Delmer Welch. He is survived by his wife Tracy; children Kane, Mason, and Reese; mother India (Kollmorgen) Wondero of National City; sister Dawn (Andrew) Doerr of East Lansing and their children Henry, India, Isabel, and Miles; mother-in-law Laida (Erfourth) Welch of Birmingham; sister-in-law Dawn (Steve) Hagar of White Lake and their daughters Jacalyn and Olivia; and many extended family members and friends who will miss him dearly.
Darrin leaves a huge hole in the hearts of many. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father, son, brother, cousin, and friend—someone who gave endlessly, cared deeply, and loved fiercely. His legacy is one of love, curiosity, and connection, and his family will carry forward his lessons: to keep learning, to keep loving, and to keep showing up for one another.
Services
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Friday, November 21, 2025, at Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 W Hill Rd, Flint, MI 48507. The family will receive friends on Thursday, November 20, 2025, from 5 - 8 p.m at the funeral home.
Your condolences may be shared with the family at swartzfuneralhomeinc.com
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11/20/2025 |
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5:00 PM |
| Visitation will be from 5-8pm on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at the funeral home. |
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11/21/2025 |
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11:00 AM |
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Swartz Funeral Home & Cremation Center
1225 West Hill Road
Flint, MI 48507Get a Map to this location...
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Stephen Hager |
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