Donald Eugene Zambron

Donald Eugene Zambron, age 59, of Pickford, Michigan, died May 31, 2018, in Petoskey, Michigan. He was born July 30, 1958, in Hamtramck, Michigan, to Chester G. and Jean (Peplowski) Zambron. Don grew up in Hamtramck and then Romulus, Michigan. He and Laura Ann Mayes were married on September 15, 1978, by the Mayor of Romulus. Don worked in manufacturing as a hi-lo driver, fabricator/welder, and foreman. He worked as coke oven pusher at Zug Island and as a long distance truck driver. Don was a mechanic who owned and operated a small engine repair business for many years, often in addition to his other jobs. In 1997, he and Laura escaped the city and moved their family to their vacation home on Rocky Point in Raber Township in Pickford. Don had a love for fast cars. He owned many that he purchased to rebuild and then race them, both on and off the track. Many of his favorites were entered in car shows where he earned many trophys. During the summer season, his boats would be out on the water, fishing walleye or pulling skiers. He made many trips from Wyandotte, Michigan to Putt-In-Bay, Ohio. As his life slowed down due to his health, he spent many joyful hours coloring and having tea parties with his grandchildren. Don is survived by his wife, Laura Zambron of Pickford; son, Steven (Magan) Zambron of Kinross, Michigan; daughter, Amanda (Jeremy) Vaughn of Trenton, Ohio; grandchildren, Darian Zambron, Christopher Cote, Kiera Zambron, Kiley Zambron, Donivin Zambron, Autumn Berkland, and Kimber Vaughn; brothers, Chester “Chet” (Pat) Zambron Jr. of Snover, Michigan, and Robert “Bob” (Kay) Zambron of Jacksonville, North Carolina; sister, Joanne (Bill) Martineac of Romulus; mother-in-law, Dolores Mayes of Pickford; and sister-in-law, Linda (Ron) McMurray of Beverly Hills, Florida. Don was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Raymond Zambron; and father-in-law, Norbert “Norman” Mayes. Services will be held Wednesday, June 6, at R. Galer Funeral Home, 24549 S. M-129 in Pickford. Visitation will be held from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M. with an informal funeral service to begin at 3:00 P.M. Burial will follow the service with a procession to North Raber Cemetery in Raber Township, Michigan.

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Donald Eugene Zambron

July 30, 1958 - May 31, 2018