September 15, 1927 to December 20, 2015

Don was born in Toledo, Ohio on September 15, 1927. He passed on December 20, 2015. He died of Alzheimer, peacefully surrounded by his family. He lived in Huntington Park, through his growing years and graduated from South Gate High School in 1945. He was immediately drafted into the Army, where he spent 2 years in the Signal Battalion. Soon after returning, he met Dorothy, and they were married in 1951. He worked for Bob Spreen Cadillac in Huntington Park, which would eventually become Penske Cadillac in Downey. He was the Service Manager for Penske Cadillac and earned the nickname Auto Doc by his clients. Don retired in 1989. He was an avid golfer, and was a member of Candlewood Country Club for 35 years. He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Dorothy, a son Mike (Letty) a daughter Sandy (Art) and a daughter Raven.

Our hearts are broken, but you will always be remembered.