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Mr. Donald K. Schmigel, Sr.

By Joshua Smith

Corfu - Donald  K.  Schmigel, Sr., age 74  of Corfu,  passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at Mercy Hosptial of Buffalo.

He was born August 17th, 1946 in Boonville, Missouri a son of the late Donald R. Schmigel and Nora Steele. 

 An avid outdoorsman, he enjoyed hunting and fishing. Don enjoyed watching dirt track racing and NASCAR.  

Donald is the husband of Susan T. Domoj Schmigel. They were married on September 9, 1967. He is also survived by his daughter; Karie Schmigel of Stafford; his son; Donald K. (Jennifer Zynda) Schmigel, Jr.of Corfu; two grandchildren; Sheniqua Samol of Batavia and Matthew Scroger of Pennsylvania; his great-granddaughter; Lilly Avino; his brothers; Terrence Schmigel of Texas and William (Eileen) Schmigel of Missouri; his sister; Starre Szelag of Alaska; sister-in-law, Ginger Schmigel of Alabama, New York. He is also survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

He is predeceased by his granddaughter; Sgt. Shaina B. Schmigel who passed away on May 30, 2014 and his brother, Lon Schmigel. 

There are no prior visiting hours. Family and friends are invited to his graveside service which will be held on Saturday, October 24th at 11:30 a.m. at Evergreen Hill Cemetery, Corfu.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, 726 Exchange St Suite 815, Buffalo, NY 14210.  Please leave a condolence, share a story, or light a candle at www.bataviafuneralhomes.com.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home, 403 East Main Street, Batavia.

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