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Donald Switzenberg

Updated Mar 25, 2024
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Donald Switzenberg
I've "rescued" an old photograph of Donald SWITZENBERG which was taken in the early 1900's when Donald was just an infant. Based on limited research I was able to locate the following information regarding Donald and his family:

Donald F. SWITZENBERG was b. 19 Feb 1909 in Allegan, MI to parents Fred W. SWITZENBERG (1880-1960) and Edith Mary WISE (1877-1946). Donald had one sister, Katherine Mary SWITZENBERG (1916-2006). Donald died 9 Feb 1979 in Lansing or Meridian, MI and is buried in the Oakwood Cemetery in Allegan, MI. Donald was a Biologist with the Michigan Dept. of Natural Resources and the director of the Cusino Wildlife Experiment Station in the Upper Peninsula until he retired in 1962. His obit noted his surviving sister as Katherine MILESKI and her husband Leo MILESKI. Nieces and nephews are noted as Kayelee and Bruce STEUDER and Mary and David DANDURAND.

Census records provide the following details:

1910 census of Allegan, MI:

Fred W. SWITZENBERG, age 31, married 4 years, born MI, parents born Germany, a Postman
Edith M. SWITZENBERG, wife, age 32, married 4 years, 1 child/1 living, born England, parents born England, to USA 1892
Donald F. SWITZENBERG, son, age 10 months, born MI

1920 census of Allegan, MI:

Fred W. SWITZENBERG, age 40, born MI, parents born Germany, a Mail Carrier
Edith M. SWITZENBERG, wife, age 41, to USA 1892, born England, parents born England
Donald F. SWITZENBERG, son, age 10, born MI
Katherine SWITZENBERG, dau, age 4 years + 9 months, born MI

1930 census of Allegan, MI:

Fred W. SWITZENBERG, age 50, married at age 26, born MI, parents born Germany, a Postal Mail Carrier
Edith M. SWITZENBERG, wife, age 51, marriage at age 27, born England, parents born England, to USA 1892
Donald F. SWITZENBERG, son, age 21, born MI
Katherine SWITZENBERG, dau, age 14, born MI
Mary E. WISE, Mother-in-law, age 77, a widow, born England, parents born England, to USA 1892

1940 census of Bath, MI:

D. F. SWITZENBERG, age 31, born MI, Conservation Dept. Gam Technician
+ 3 Lodgers

I am hoping to locate someone from this family so that the photograph can be returned to their care. If you are a member of this family, or you know someone who might be, please contact me.

Thanks,
Shelley
Date & Place: in Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan 49010, United States
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Donald F. Switzenberg
Donald F. Switzenberg was born on February 19, 1909 in Allegan, Allegan County, Michigan United States, and died at age 69 years old on February 9, 1979. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Donald F. Switzenberg.
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