of Waterford, passed away February 1, 2017 at 84 years of age. Loving husband of the late Julia; beloved father of Kirk (Michelle) Bearse, Tonya (David) Acha, Kimberly (Jack Fulgenzi) Bearse, and Richard Bearse; grandfather of Jonathan, Thomas, Katelyn, Victoria, and Andrea; great grandfather of Grayson; brother of Harry (Mary) Bearse and the late Fred (Judy) Bearse. Don was a veteran of US Army and he retired from Detroit Free Press as circulation manager and in his retirement enjoyed working at Hudsonrsquo;s. Most important, Don loved his family.