Donald "Don" Vyverberg

November 6, 1942 - August 23, 2018

Donald William Vyverberg, 75, of Kalkaska, passed away on August 23, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Don was born on November 6, 1942 in Chicago, IL to the late William and Elizabeth (Jacobs) Vyverberg. Don was the owner of Don’s Marine of Kalkaska and Thunder Speedway. He served as a volunteer fireman for 47 years, where he had the privilege of serving as the Kalkaska Township Fire Chief. Don is survived by his wife of 29 years, Barbara Vyverberg; his children, Debra (Kurt) Eberspeaker, Donald (Jill) Vyverberg, Darcy (Jeff) Wright, Charlene (Denis) Opolski, Scott (Debbie) Talquist, and Caren Lardie; brother, James (Marilynn) Vyverberg; eight grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and close friends. Also preceded in death by his grandchildren; Abby Eberspeaker and Casey Eberspeaker. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 28 from 5:00 pm until 7:00 pm with a Funeral Service taking place on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. with a visitation starting one hour prior to service at Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, 106 S. Cherry St. Kalkaska, MI 49646. In lieu of flowers, please feel free to make a memorial contribution on behalf of Don to Kalkaska Township Fire Department Station 7, 209 Laurel St. Kalkaska, MI 49646 Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.