Robert Michael McDonald

Robert Michael McDonald, age 69, of Wyoming, passed away on April 6, 2018. Rob will be lovingly remembered by his daughter: KatieAnne and Shawn Ray; grandchildren; Taylor Ray, Ryder Ray, Kayden, Colin, Owen, and Paytin McKenna, Ethan and Carson Renfroe; step-children: Stephen McKenna, Stephanie and Morrison Renfroe, Shaine McKenna, Sarah McKenna, Wendy and Nicki Fisher; father, Robert A. McDonald; brothers and sisters: Michael McDonald, Annie and Dan Schalk, Melanie and Dan Sammon, Jennifer and Joe Ward, Dan McDonald and Darren Gillespie; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carleen; brother, David McDonald. He worked 15 years for Kentwood Parks and Recreation Dept. He loved music and telling jokes. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy during Vietnam. According to his wishes, cremation has taken place. Relatives and friends may visit the family Wednesday from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. at Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home, 4646 Kalamazoo Ave. SE, Kentwood. A memorial service will be held 11:00 a.m. Thursday, April 12, 2018 at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

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April 11, 2018

Prayers and sympathy to Rob's family. I was a classmate of Rob's and what a fun person he was.

- Pat Misak Drale

April 10, 2018

Our prayer and condolences be with the family. I remember Rob from school and church years ago. I will honor him by saying a rosary for him on sunday.

- Roberta Aldrich

April 10, 2018

prayers to family and friends

- sue gentry

April 09, 2018

I graduated high school with Rob and boy, was he a character! Everyone liked Rob and loved hanging out with him...never a dull moment when Rob was around. Heaven gained a wonderful, loving guy!! RIP my friend until we meet again.

- Sheri McKee

April 09, 2018

Our prayers are with the McDonald family. Rob was a great guy that enjoyed humor. Mike enjoyed working with Rob and the many hobo dinners. Reconnecting with the McDonald kids was fun! God's peace for you all.

- Diane and Mike Knight

April 09, 2018

Where to begin...I’ve known Rob since I was a gangly freckle faced 11 year old girl. We had a mostly pleasant relationship, and I learned a lot from Rob over the years, and as I look back over the years, I am flooded with many cherished memories of him. Everyone who knew Rob, knew that he always had a joke to tell. He was the first real hippie I ever got to meet, and he was proud to share that with everyone he met. He wore silly hats, and drove a bright orange El Camino. He was the driving force behind my love for all types of music, and for my fascination of history, that continues to this day. My absolute favorite memories of Rob, are of our trip to Gettysburg, and Washington D.C. ....Rob took me to a not very well known spot behind the Lincoln Memorial, where during the evening hours you could see the Eternal Flame burning brightly at JFK’s gravesite in Arlington National Cemetery. He was proud of his service to our country, and was proud of all his children, and grand children whom I know he loved dearly. He will be sorely missed, and I’m proud to have had him in my life. I know the first thing he did when he got through heavens gates, is hugged his mom and brother, and I know I’ll see him again someday!

- Stephanie McKenna Renfroe