Donald Bruce Scouten's Obituary
Donald Bruce Scouten, 80, passed away August 21, 2022. Don’s family and friends will gather on Friday, September 2, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at Eineder Funeral Homes - Brooklyn Chapel, 137 S. Main St., Brooklyn, MI. His funeral service will immediately follow at 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home. Linda Carmoney will officiate.
Don was born on April 7, 1942, in Toledo, Ohio to Donald and Mary Frances (Peck) Scouten. Don was a proud member of the 1960 DeVilbiss High School state championship football team. He spent his summers growing up on Otsego Lake in Gaylord, MI. This led to a lifelong love of everything to do with water, whether it be swimming at the YMCA or boating on the lake. Don was an avid golfer for many years, with a highlight of a hole-in-one at Devils Lake Golf Course. He spent nearly 30 years as a traveling salesman for the carpet wholesale business, traveling all around the Midwest region. He owned the Spring Arbor Car Wash before officially retiring. Don was an avid reader who acquired a massive book collection, especially historical novels. He was a volunteer and coach for the Special Olympics for many years. Don was a member of the Promise Keepers and longtime member of the Brooklyn Presbyterian Church.
Don will be missed by his children, Stephen (Lori) Scouten of Brooklyn, MI; Kristi (Kirk) Becker of Florida; David Scouten of Jackson, MI; siblings, John (Lucia) Scouten of Toledo, OH; Alan Scouten of Toledo, OH; Jerry (Louann) Scouten of Toledo, OH; grandchildren, Aaron (Matthew) Schownir; Samantha (Jake) Kraemer; David Scouten; Jonathan (Rachel) Scouten; Donnie Hagar; three great grandchildren, Remington, Adinia, and soon to be born baby; many nieces and nephews and his former wife Patricia Macomber. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial contributions are suggested to Special Olympics Area #19, Jackson, MI; https://www.somi.org/area19. Please leave a message of comfort for Don’s family or sign his guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.
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