Donald G. Rerecich

passed away on Friday, April 13, 2007 at North West Hospital in Seattle, Washington. He was 63 years of age and a resident of Bainbridge Island, WA.Don was born in Seattle on February 20, 1944 to Dominick and Jennie Rerecich. He grew up in Seattle and attended St. Annes Grade School where he received his diploma in 1958. He graduated from Queen Anne High School in 1962. In 1963 he received his diploma from Grantham School of Electronics qualifying as a disc jockey. He later entered the Meat Cutter Apprentice Program and served in that career until retirement in 1967. In 1967 he was drafted into the military serving in Vietnam.He received numerous certifications through Cornell University in business economics, food warehousing and distribution, personnel management and food store financial analysis. He received his qualification to be a field instructor in Meat Market Management in 1979. He retired from Bangor Commissary in 2003. He took pride in his work as a meat cutter and had his special clientele.Don loved fishing, ocean waters and light houses. He played a mean game of chess. Don's family was the center of his life. He worked with pride on his family history. His wife and sons were the beneficiaries of his core values and life convictions. He walked his difficult journey with the same dignity that he lived his life.Don is survived by his wife, Jeannette of 34 years, his sons Jon and wife Brittney of North Bonneville, WA, Tom of Bainbridge Island, Nick of Jefferson Beach and his four sisters.Family and friends are respectfully invited to attend the Memorial Mass on Friday, April 20, 2007 at 11:00 AM at St. Cecilia Catholic Church on Bainbridge Island [Map]. A reception will follow. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be given to any of Don's favorite charities - Seattle Union Gospel Mission, Helpline House on Bainbridge or Christian Children's Foundation.Arrangements by Cook Family Funeral Home.