George Arthur "Art" Day, 90, of Port Austin, MI passed away peacefully on Sunday March 22, 2020 at McLaren Bay Regional Hospital after a brief illness.

He was born in Port Austin, MI on February 20, 1930 to the late Murdoch and Mary (Fuller) Day.  He married Dolores (Wrubel) Day on September 6, 1950.  Art & Dolores were the owners and operators of Thumb Lumber in Port Austin from 1976 to 1991.

He is survived by his children Gary (Penny) Day, Gail Wilder, and Bonnie Day.  His grandchildren Scott (Christen) Wilder, Carrie Wilder, Justin (Jen) Day, Kelly (Chris) Clark, Robin Ales, Jeffrey Ales Jr., and Sarah Ales.  His great-grandchildren Luke, Lana, Lexi, Lainey, Cecilia, Josh, Alfred, and Wyatt.  His sister Bertha Broyles, brother Charlie (JoAnn) Day, sister-in-law Rhoda Day-Morris, his partner of many years, Ilene Thrushman, and many loving nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolores, sister Betty (Day) Weisenbach, sister Bea (Day) Wellman, and brother Grant Day, brother-in-laws Ward Wellman, Don Weisenbach and John Broyles.

Art Day touched so many lives with his friendly, kind, humble, and generous heart.  He loved spending time with friends and family.  He will be dearly missed by all.

A Celebration of Life will take place at the American Legion Frank Horetski Post 499 in Port Austin on Saturday, August 7, 2021 from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm.