Donald E. Hubbard

Donald “Don” Edgar Hubbard, age 90 of Carrollton, Texas, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2025 in Mecosta. Don was born the son of the late Franklin and Madalene (Sedgwick) Hubbard on August 8, 1935 in Manchester, CT. Don studied Foresty, Woodshop and Metal at Springfield Technical Community College in 1953 earning a Bachelors Degree. He joined the Navy Reserves flying Helicopters before transferring to the Marine Corp. where he served for another 24 years as a pilot. Over his military career Don flew over 16 different type of Aircraft; he had been shot down twice. Don was a Decorated Major in the USMC having served during the Vietnam War. To say flying was his passion was an understatement. Don married his children’s mother Irma in 1956; with her passing away shortly thereafter. Later in life he was united in marriage to his beloved Arleen Marie Hergenroeder on July 21, 1987 with her predeceasing him on September 24, 2019. Don had been a flight instructor and had received his Real Estate License. Don always said you can never have too much schooling; throughout his life he had earned several other smaller Degrees. He loved to travel, camping, rodeo’s, mudd boggs, tinkering, solving the Rubik’s cube, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. Don will be remembered as a big joke teller; the love he had for his God and Country and the memories he left will never fade away. Don is survived by his daughter Donnalee (Steve) Nicholes; a brother Bruce (Helen) Hubbard; grandchildren Christopher and Brandon Nicholes, Brandie Sloan-Hubbard, Amber Jackson, Donald G. Hubbard II and Heather Alexandrea; thirteen great grandchildren; as well as Trisha Mae Mortensen and her three children. Don was predeceased by his sister Joan Hubbard and a son Donald G. Hubbard. Visitation and services will be held on Friday, December 12, 2025 at the Liberty Baptist Church in Lake George. Visitation will be held from 11 A.M. until the time of services at 1 P.M. led by Pastor Doyle Ross III. Burial with military honors will take place at the Lincoln Twp. Cemetery, with a luncheon to follow at the church. Memorial contributions are suggested to Heartland Hospice of Fremont. Arrangements were handled by the Clare Chapel of Stephenson-Wyman Funeral Home. On-line condolences may be left at www.stephenson-wyman.com

Donald E. Hubbard

August 8, 1935 - December 4, 2025