AFS Extended Family Obituaries for 2009-2010
PROUX, David E. of Saginaw, MI. Passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2009.
Age 73 Years. David Edward Proux was born January 13, 1936 in Saginaw to
David Wm. and Dorothy June (Brown) Proux. He married Barbara Miller on
January 1, 1960. She survives him. Mr. Proux was a member of
Resurrection Lutheran Church. He served his country in the U.S. Air
Force. David was an Industrial Engineer for Grey Iron Foundry, and
treasurer for the American Foundrymen Society. He was known as "the
camera man", and utilized his photographic talent on many work related
and personal endeavors. He was advisor for Junior Achievement, and was
active with the Boy Scouts. After his retirement, he drove the courtesy
van for Draper Chevrolet. Surviving besides his wife Barb, he leaves
three daughters and one son; Julie Ann Proux and children Austin and
Alexander David Wm. (Dorothy) Proux and children Kathleen, David E., and
Zachary, Jeanette (Vic) Chappel and children Victoria and Taylor,
Deborah (Robert) Kenny and children Ryan and Alexandra, His sister
Doreen (Bob) Gajewski, and two brothers Donald and Dennis Proux, and
many other loving family members and friends. David was predeceased by
his sisters Deanna and Dawn Proux. Funeral service will take place 11AM
Friday, Oct. 23 at Resurrection Lutheran Church, 2110 Brockway. Rev.
Kathleen Basner will officiate. Friends and family are welcome to gather
at the Reitz Herzberg Funeral Home on S. Midland Rd. on Thursday from
2-4PM and 6-8PM, and at the church on Friday one hour before the
funeral. Memorial offerings may be given to Resurrection Lutheran
Church, The Boy Scouts or the charity of choice.