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Donald Henry
Bratt
Oct 20, 1933 — Oct 5, 2022
Donald Henry Bratt, beloved child of God, passed away in the early morning hours of October 5, 2022. Don was 88 years old. He was a loving husband to his wife of 63 years, Norma Kortman Bratt. He was father to his children, Mary and DJ Valkier, Ben Bratt, Tom and Shea Bratt and Joel and Cheryl Bratt. He was grandpa (Bump) to Chris and Sophia Valkier, Jenny and Alex Schmucker, Ariana and Josh Augustine, Jordan Bratt, Nicholas and Meghan Bratt, Aaron Bratt, Abby Bratt, Madeline Bratt, and Emily Bratt. He was also great-Bump to Remi Schmucker, Owen Schmucker, and Maximus Valkier. Don enjoyed traveling and was able to experience Alaska and parts of Europe several time, and served in the US Army from 1955-1957. He also loved photography, tennis, and fishing in any body of water but especially Lake Michigan. A special thank you to his caregivers at Holland Home Breton Rehab. Each one served Don with love and respect, especially during his final days. He is also survived by his only sister, Marilyn and Delmar Broersma and sisters/brother-in-law, Gayla Holwerda, Phyllis Kortman, Meribeth LeFebre, Trudi and Cornie VanTol, Karla Laninga and many nephews and nieces. Friends and family may view a livestream of the service at Zaagman.com. Memorial contributions can be made to Grand Rapids Chrisitian School Association, 2400 Plymouth Ave. SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 or to The Resident Assistance Fund at Holland Home, 2100 Raybrook St. SE, Suite 300, Grand Rapids, MI 49546.
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