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Donald Santee Obituary
A graveside service will be held in the Gorham Cemetery in the Spring of 2025.
Memorial Contributions can be made to your local ambulance department.
Don was born on January 16, 1943, a son of the late Efner and Agnes Brown Santee. He was a machinist for Castle in Rochester. Don had a great passion for older tractors. After retirement he drove for his Mennonite Neighbors. You could often find Don out on his lawn in his recliner waving at all the traffic that went by his house.
Don is survived by his children, Jack (Heather) Santee and Janette Santee Schuler; step-children, Phil (Donna) Bassage and Mary Jo (Ron) Bush; eight grandchildren; one brother, Fred (Betty) Santee; sister-in-law, Hilda Santee; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Don was predeceased by his parents; his wife, Bonnie; daughter, Jody Santee; and siblings, Albert Santee, Paul Santee, John Santee, Doris LaVigne, Pauline White and William Santee.
Please visit www.perkinsamesfuneralhome.com to send a message of condolence to Don's Family.
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Monnie Zepkowski (Miller).
January 14, 2025
Jack, So sorry to hear that your father passed. He was a wonderful man. Please let me know when the service will be if possible I would like to attend to pay my respects. Prayers for healing and strength for you and your family .
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