McGINNIS, DONALD DEAN, age 52, of Mt. Pleasant passed away Wednesday, April 27, 2016, at Henry Ford Hospital.
A Celebration of his Life will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, at Clark Family Funeral Chapel. A Luncheon will follow in the Reflections Reception Center. The family will receive friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. on Monday, May 9, at Clark Family Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to H.A.T.S. or Woodland Hospice. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.
Donald was born in Pontiac on February 12, 1964, the son of Robert and Patricia (McMillan) McGinnis. He graduated from St. Louis High School in the Class of 1982. Donald then attended Lansing Community College where he attained his paramedic license. He was employed by MidMichigan Medical Center EMS for 16 years and had previously worked in both Isabella and Gratiot Counties as a paramedic. Donald enjoyed fishing, golfing and deer hunting. He was an avid fan of the Detroit Redwings and the
U of M Wolverines Football Team.
Donald is survived by his children, Teagan Klenk, Broghan Klenk and Kylie McGinnis, all of Mt. Pleasant; his granddaughter Olivia Klenk; brother Robert (Bonnie) McGinnis of Grand Rapids; sisters Carol (John) Gearhart of Harrison and Mary McGinnis of Mason; nieces Rachel Gurk, Colleen Bolek and Megan Anderson; and special family members, Ashlee Olson, Karra Olson, and Jaclynn Geiling.
Donald was preceded in death by his parents.
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