Donald James Treder

June 08 , 1935 - October 14 , 2020

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Saturday, October 24, 202010:30 ~ 11:00 AMSt. John Neumann Catholic Church

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Saturday, October 24, 202011:00 AMSt. John Neumann Catholic Church44800 Warren Rd.Canton, MI 48187

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Obituary

Donald (Don) James Treder, 85 of Canton, MI, formerly, Romulus, MI and Plymouth, MI died peacefully on October 14, 2020, in Brooklyn, MI on Lake Columbia.Don was born on June 8, 1935 to Anthony (Tony) and Leona (Prill) Treder in Romulus, MI. The oldest of four children, he grew up on the family farm and harvested a strong work ethic while graduating from Romulus High School in 1953 and later from the University of Michigan in 1958 with a degree in Civil Engineering and Land Surveying. He also served a short stint in the Air Force. In 1960, Don married the love of his life, Mary Lee (Kopas) and together they built a wonderful life in Romulus with their four children. Don was employed by the Michigan State Highway Department after graduating from UofM and went onto work for Cook Construction and later B & V Construction where he served as VP of engineering. Don found time to have a part-time career as a land surveyor in the Southeast Michigan. In retirement, Don and his son formed a construction company, DJT Development, which gave Don a much beloved second career building homes. As a dedicated U of M fan, Don spent many Fall Saturdays tailgating and rooting on his beloved Wolverines as a season ticket holder for over 40 years!Don was a long-time member of St Aloysius Church and a member of the Ushers’ Club developing programs at the Church. He also found time to be an active member of the Romulus Jaycees, participated in softball and bowling leagues and honed his skills on the golf course. He enjoyed northern Michigan winters, downhill skiing and snowmobiling. With Don’s construction background, he was appointed to multiple terms for the Romulus Planning Commission and later in life joined Romulus Rotary Club and served as President. Don was an amazing husband and father and was always a constant advisor and mentor for his children and later grandchildren. He was a great source of inspiration through his life, but even more so after Don lost his left arm to cancer. Nothing stopped him, three weeks after the surgery Don was downhill skiing and winning matches on the golf course. He was active right up until his heart attack. Throughout his life, Don and Mary Lee loved to travel throughout the United States and aboard, on golf trips with friends, up to Gaylord to their cottage and on trips with the Michigan Alumni Association. Don loved to be active and on the go. His greatest joys were spending time with his family on his pontoon boat on Otsego Lake in Gaylord and later on Lake Columbia in Brooklyn, MI. Some of his treasured gifts are in the form of stained-glass lamps which he crafted for his children. Retirement allowed Don & Mary Lee to winter in New Smyrna Beach for over 20 years, making new friends and enjoying the sunshine.Don is preceded in death by his parents, in-laws, Anthony (Tony) and Frances (Szymanski) Kopas, sister, Jeanette Carter, brother-in-law, Albert Glinski, sister-in-law, Mary Jo Kopas, nephew, Chris Glinski and niece, Kathy Glinski. Surviving are his loving wife, Mary Lee, children: Gayle (Bill) Perry, Don (Lori) Treder, Jeff (Sarah) Treder and Jill Penna. Grandchildren: Clay (Courtney), Zak and Jake Treder, Alex and Madison Perry, Grant, Adam, Nolan and Evan Treder, Emily and Kyle Penna. Siblings: Tom (Nancy) Treder and Sharon Treder, brother-in-law Ray Carter, In-Laws: Anita Kopas, Loretta (Ray) Renke, Tony Kopas, Karen (Jim) Boydston, and a host of nieces and nephews.A memorial Catholic Mass in Don’s memory will be held on Saturday, October 24, 2020 at 11:00 am. Family will receive guests starting at 10:30 am at St John Neumann Catholic Church, 44800 Warren Rd, Canton, MI 48187.“By your own soul, learn to live. If some men force you, take no head. If some men hate you, have no care. Sing your song, dream your dreams, hope your hopes and pray your prayers.” Bo Schembechler

Condolences

Mary, We were so sorry to hear about Don. We are thinking of you and keeping you in our thoughts and prayers. Deborah Ann Craft & Richard Craft
Sorry for your loss. God rest his soul. He was like a father to the B&V Engineers, he was a decent and super humble and carring person. will never be forgotten. Sorry due to Covid and me helping my elderly parents I won't be able to attend the memorial. Wally Hamdan
Mary Lee, please accept my heartfelt sympathy for your loss of your wonderful husband, Don. He was such a nice person. Dan enjoyed golfing with him and enjoyed his sense of humor so much. Please take care, Judy Gillian judy gillian
I remember Don older brother of Tom he was a GOOD MAN... May He Rest in Peace. Ron Haener
Dear Mary Lee and family, How blessed we’ve been to have Don in our midst... and what a grace it was to join you at his bedside to anoint him. May the funeral be a graced testimony to his faith and good life and an inspiring celebration of the resurrection! Peace, Fr. Tom Helfrich, St. Rita Fr. Tom Helfrich
Our deepest sympathies for the family of Don Treder. As a Board member for the Beacon Meadows Property Owners Association, Don graciously offered his knowledge and expertise to work on subdivision issues and concerns. He was a kind and generous to others at all times. May he rest in peace. Lynn Broniak-Hull - President, Beacon Meadows Property Owners Association Lynn Broniak-Hull
The Woodrow Family is saddened by the news of Don’s passing. Woody so enjoyed playing golf and shuffleboard with Don, and we all have wonderful memories of Don and Mary Lee at Castle Reef. What a wonderful couple! Don, Mary Lee, Tom, and Nancy surprised us summer of 2019 at our Northern MI lake house. What a pleasure it was to visit with all of them! We send our prayers and heartfelt thoughts to the Treder Family. Kent, Molly, and “Woody” Woodrow
We are thinking of you and your family Mary Lee and feeling very sad for all of you. We are so glad we got to know you and Don. He was a very special man. We won’t be able to come to the funeral but will keep you in our prayers. Love and Blessings, John and Linda John and Linda Dale
My sympathy to you, Mary Lee & your family. I remember Don playing shuffleboard & keeping score for us on those Wednesdays. He also enjoyed playing gin rummy & those Tuesday night card games. I can still see him doing all that!!! You & your family take care. Sending you my prayers. Jan Verona
Marry Lee, I am so sorry to hear of Don's passing. Sending you, and your family, Love, Prayers, and Strength during this sad time. <3 Chris Henson
Gerry and I were shocked and saddened to learn of Don's passing. He impacted the lives of everyone he met at Castle Reef in so many different ways and will never be forgotten. Our condolences to Mary and his family. Rosalie and Gerry Bean
We were shocked and saddened to learn of Don’s passing. Mary Lee you are in our thoughts and we are hoping you are well considering. Don will be missed on the golf course and shuffle courts at a Castle Reef. Much love to you and the family. Kathy and Peter Burroughs
Sending our most heartfelt sympathy, may the Lord guide your family through this heartache Karen Hagedon
We had the pleasure of becoming friends with Don and Lori 26 years ago and from them we had the great pleasure of knowing Don and Mary. Don was a great man and a pleasure to have known him. Brian and Dixie Schultz
Don will be truly missed by the past and present members of the All Area Senior Golf League. Our prayers go to his family and especially to Mary Lee. Ed chance
Dear Gayle and family. What a remarkable man your dad was. He had a wonderful full life. I am thinking of you and how you will miss him. In GODS love. Marylou Myers MaryLou Myers
Our prayers are with you Mary and family. We will always remember all our activities at the beach. He was a wonderful person. Love Kathy and Dave Disparte Kathy and Dave Disparte
Sending our deepest sympathies to Don’s family ... especially to Mary. He will be greatly missed here in New Smyrna Beach. Our prayers are being sent to you all. Ed and Harriet Winokur