Donald E. Fradd, 91 of Empire, passed away, Friday, August 2, 2013 at The Traverse Manor with his family by his side.

Don was born on February 5, 1922 to Frank and Alice (Moran) Fradd in Empire, Michigan. He was a 1940 graduate of the Empire High School.
. He proudly served his country in WWII from 1942 to 1946. On April 28, 1962 he married Dorothy M. Wilce.
Don along with his brother Robert worked as general contractors, owning their own construction co. for many years.

Don was an avid hunter, trapper and fisherman. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his two Labrador Retrievers,Hersey and Jasmine
Her. He spent many proud years watching his two granddaughters play softball. He also enjoyed working on and collecting antiques.
He was also a huge Detroit Tigers fan, He frequently enjoyed going to the Empire Beach to watch sunsets and visit with the locals.

Donald is survived by his daughter, Diane(Carl) Noonan, Son, Donnie(Stacy)Fradd, Granddaughters, Danielle Noonan and
Marie (Jake Johnston) Noonan, sister- in- law, Dorothy L. Fradd, nieces, Francis Fradd and Donna (Tom) Cobb. He was preceded in
Death by his wife Dorothy M. Wilce-Fradd, his parents, Frank and Alice Fradd and his brother Robert Fradd.
Private graveside services will be held at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Michigan or Glen Lake Fire and Rescue (6401 W. State St. Glen Arbor, MI 49636.)
The Fradd family is being served by the Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
Please visit www.reynolds-jonkhoff.com to sign Don's guest book.
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