His surviving wife, Karen, and he enjoyed 48 years of marriage. He was a beloved husband, Dad and Grandpa with surviving children, Chad and Elaine McDonald, and Chris and Sarah Hayes. He adored his grandchildren Emma, Sawyer, and Olivia Hayes, and Peter, Caleb, Lucas and Julia McDonald. Also surviving are his siblings Carole Hoyt, Alan McDonald, and Cindy McDonald.
He graduate with a BA from Miami of Ohio University and went on to work at Listenberger Design in Indianapolis, Indiana. After moving to Michigan, he worked at Magna Donnelly Corporation in the marketing department as a senior designer, and then later on , he worked at FRC in Holland Michigan as a designer as well. He used his skill as a designer in his home as well as a master builder, often making major home improvements. He was always willing to help others in the carpentry area as well.
His first priority was family, but he also enjoyed playing golf, hockey, and soccer. and skiing. He was a quiet man who had a great amount of wisdom as well as a great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Services will be held for him at First baptist Church of Zeeland on Sunday December, 21, 2025 at 3:00 pm, with visitation at 2:00.
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