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Donald Schell

February 6, 2021
Waynesboro, TN

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Schell, Donald C. 10/8/1926 - 2/6/2021 Waynesboro, TN formerly of Kalamazoo, MI Donald Chester Schell, 94 of Waynesboro, TN passed away February 6, 2021 at Vanderbilt Hospital in Nashville, TN. He was born in Kalamazoo, MI to Chester and Ruth (Cave) Schell on October 8, 1926. Don was a veteran, serving in the U.S. Army and joined after graduating from Kalamazoo Central High School. After serving in the Army Don was employed with the Upjohn Company for 35 years, working in the sheet metal department. Don was united in marriage to his loving wife Lois (Newman) Crippen in 1970, and she survives him. Also surviving are his children, Marcia Schell (David) Preston of Portage, Jon Crippen of Portage, Robert (Kristie) Crippen of New Carlisle, OH and Jodi Weighmink of Waynesboro, TN; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren; as well as his loving dogs Katie and Ruby. After retiring, Don and Lois moved to Lawrenceburg, TN. He was an avid hunter and enjoyed watching the Detroit Tigers and the NFL. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. A private memorial will be held at Fort Custer National Cemetery in Augusta, MI. https://www.langelands.com