Donald St. Germaine
GLADSTONE, MI – Donald Peter St. Germaine, age 72, of Gladstone, passed away peacefully surrounded by family following a short battle of mantle cell lymphoma on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Green Bay.
Don was born February 8, 1951, in Detroit, MI, the son of Ruth (Thompson) and Bernard St. Germaine. He attended and graduated from Lakeshore High School in St. Clair Shores in 1969. He continued his education at Wayne State University and graduated from Northern Michigan University where he obtained his Bachelor’s in Finance.
Don’s career in banking expanded over 49 years. While in school he was employed at St. Clair Shores National Bank, following in his father’s footsteps. He worked there for ten years and then relocated to the UP and continued his career at First National Bank in Marquette. He then furthered his banking path on a federal level as a National Bank Examiner for the Comptroller of the Currency under the Treasury Department. Following this, Don became the President of Baybank in 1997 for 19 years.
Don was the President of the Michigan Bankers Association from June of 2015 until 2016. He was also President of the Delta Animal Shelter for 14 years as well as their Treasurer. He recently received the humanitarian award of the year from the team at the Shelter. Don was a past member of the Gladstone Lions Club and served as Treasurer.
Don and his wife, Patty have been members of the Terrace Bluff Golf Course for 25 years where they enjoyed playing league. He also enjoyed shooting pool, bowling, and spending time at his cabin on Crooked Lake. He cherished his annual beer camp weekend with his longtime friends for over 40 years. Don had a passion for classic cars. This led to building model cars and enjoying his Corvette. He was also a prior avid long-distance biker. He liked oldies music and loved live concerts. He particularly loved Van Morrison, so think of him when you hear his music.
In addition to his loving wife, Patty, he is survived by sons; Matthew (Chris Howell) St. Germaine of Boone, NC., Jason (Zulema) St. Germaine of Jacksonville, FL., daughter; Megan (Diana) St. Germaine of Denver, CO., brother; John St. Germaine of St. Clair Shores, MI., grandchildren; Juliet, Isabel, Abigail, Nico, and fur babies; Rocky and Angel.
In addition to his parents, Don is preceded in death by his brother, Jim and mother of their children, Laura Shudra.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 22 from 1:00 until 3:00 PM at the Skradski Funeral Home in Gladstone. Funeral services will begin at 3:00 PM and immediately following a celebration of Don’s life will take place at the Terrace Bluff Golf Course Clubhouse.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be directed to the Delta Animal Shelter, 6975 County Road, 426 M 5, Escanaba, MI 49829.
The Skradski Family Funeral Homes of Delta County are assisting the St. Germaine family. Please visit www.skradskifuneralhomes.com to offer an online message of sympathy to the family.