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Donald Keith Squires (age 94) was born May 9, 1932, in Alpena County, Michigan to Merle G. and Martha S. Squires and passed away into eternal rest on May 21, 2026, in San Antonio, Texas. His family moved to Rothbury, Michigan where he lived until he joined the Air Force in 1952. During his four years in the Air Force, he was stationed in the U.S., Germany and North Africa and was proud to serve his country. After being discharged in 1956 he moved to San Antonio, Texas where he met his beloved wife Loretta Marie Wick at a dance. They married on May 18, 1958, and were married for 59 years prior to Loretta’s death in 2017. Over the years they enjoyed many family vacations with their children Donna, Brenda, and Mark, including camping and fishing trips and also enjoyed going to their grandchildren’s concerts, plays, sports and other events. Don retired from City Public Service in 1988 after 32 years of service. He started as a storeroom clerk, worked his way to Director of Customer Service, and ended his career as Director of Records Administration. After retirement he enjoyed attending retiree parties and seeing the many friends he made during his career. Giving back to the community was important to him. He volunteered with many organizations such as United Way, San Antonio Library System, St. Matthew Catholic Church Men’s Club, and various other organizations. His grandchildren often participated with him in some of these volunteer events. Over the years, he and Loretta spent many weekends building a house at Medina Lake where they enjoyed taking their children and grandchildren. Many memories were made and the house remains in the family. Visitation will be held at Mission Park Funeral Chapels, 3401 Cherry Ridge Drive from 5:00 – 8:00pm on June 11th with a rosary at 6:00pm. A funeral Mass will be held at St. Matthew Catholic Church, 10703 Wurzbach Road at 10:00am on June 12th with a meal following in the parish hall. A private burial for family will take place afterwards at Holy Cross Cemetery at 17501 Nacogdoches Rd. Don is reunited in death with his wife, Loretta, and is preceded in death by his parents, Merle and Martha Squires, and his sisters Ila and Elaine. He is survived by children Donna (Jeff), Brenda (Greg) and Mark (Melissa), brother Richard (Frances), and brother-in-law Ray. Also, grandchildren Lauren (Garret), Allyson (Robert), Kimberly (Richard), Holly, (Journey), Brent (Ashlynn), Erika (Brett), Alex, and great-grandchildren Violet, Daisy, Elijah, Noah, Claire, Silas, Valor, and Leo plus numerous nieces, nephews, and friends. In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to the charity of your choice.

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Donald Keith Squires

May 9, 1932 - May 21, 2026