Born May 4, 1942 in Ann Arbor, he was the son of Ernest and Mae (Schilling) Hadley. On October 19, 1963 at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, he married Janie Davis. He spent 40 years with Michigan Trenching Service. He was an avid golfer and race fan.
He is survived by his wife Janie; their children, Don Hadley and his wife Kathy, Laura Zech and her husband Tim and Kevin Hadley and his wife Kelly; four grandchildren, Michael Hadley and his wife Kerri, Spencer Hadley, Zach Zech and Cooper Zech; one sister Beverly Taylor and her husband Tom, one brother Ernie "Bud" Hadley and his wife Jill; his brother in law Tom Green and numerous nieces and nephews and extended family. He was preceded in death by one sister Linda Green.
A visitation for Donald will be held Thursday, September 5, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Muehlig Funeral Chapel, 403 S. Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI. A funeral service will occur Friday, September 6, 2019 from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 403 S. Fourth Ave, Ann Arbor, MI.
In lieu of flowers donations may be offered to Humane Society of Huron Valley.
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