Donald Wayne Devries

Donald Wayne DeVries, age 79, of Crown Point/Winfield, Indiana passed away Thursday September 9, 2021, at Franciscan Health Crown Point.  Don was born December 8, 1941, in Hammond, Indiana to the late Gerrit "Guy" and Ethel (Eenigenburg) DeVries. Don served his country in the US Marine Corps Reserves. Donald was a middle school teacher in Calumet City, Illinois for several years prior to purchasing and operating Calumet City Schwinn, he then opened and operated Schererville Schwinn.  After selling his bicycle shops he opened A-1 Hitch in Merrillville, which he operated with his son Mike until retirement. Donald was a very active member of Church of Four Seasons, UMC in Winfield, Indiana.  He was a very competitive individual and loved sports of all kinds.

He is survived by his long-time friend and travel companion, Brenda Arnold; three sons, Bill (Becky) DeVries of Columbus, Ken (Nancy) DeVries of St. John, and Mike (Becky) DeVries of Crown Point; eight grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; four brothers and sisters, Bernice Smith of Arkansas, Bob (Jan) DeVries of Michigan, Nancy Visser of Dyer, and Jann (Bob) Zielenga of California; and many nieces, nephews, and many dear friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother Carl DeVries.

Memorial Visitation will be conducted from 6:00 to 9:00 pm Thursday September 30, 2021, at the Church of the Four Seasons 9100 E. 109 ^th Ave. Crown Point, Indiana 46307.  A Memorial Service will be held 10:00 am Friday October 1, 2021, at the church with Pastor Thomas Clark officiating. Rees Funeral Home, Winfield Chapel was entrusted with services.

In lieu of flowers memorial gifts are preferred to the Church of the Four Seasons or the Salvation Army.