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Dean Alan McDonald

1958 - 2025

Dean Alan McDonald obituary, 1958-2025, Walkerville, MI

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1958

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2025

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Dean McDonald Obituary

Dean Alan McDonald, 66, of Walkerville, passed away Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at his home. He was born May 22, 1958, in Hart, the son of Leonard and Greta (Tickle) McDonald.

Dean proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy. Following his time in the Navy, he worked for Howmet Aerospace for 12 years and then Sun Chemical for 12 years. He also occasionally enjoyed to go deer hunting.

Dean is survived by: his children, Brandon Blamer, Jeremiah McDonald, and Derek McDonald; grandchildren, Tyler Blamer, Alex Blamer, Travis Blamer, Keaton McDonald, and Isabella McDonald; his parents, Leonard and Greta McDonald; sister, Lenetta Thompson; and brother, Rusty (Jill) McDonald.

Dean was preceded in death by his brother, Landon McDonald. In accordance with Dean's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held at this time.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, King-Hart Chapels, is in charge of arrangements. www.beaconfh.com

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Oceana's Herald-Journal from Jan. 22 to Jan. 23, 2025.

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Mike Dillon

January 21, 2025

RIP Dean, I will always remember the good times from painting cars in your parents garage to ducking bullets driving deer up in Walkerville. The rides to MHS with you & Landon .....You will be missed buddy. See you again someday.
Dillon

Bonnie & Fred Woldring

January 21, 2025

RIP Dean, you were always a joy to chat with and we will miss you as neighbor and friend. Prayers for your family at this difficult time

Dave Eilers

January 21, 2025

I’m glad I had the chance to grow up with you. So many great memories. Thanks for being my friend. Rest in peace Dean. Love ya Brother!

Corey Koopmans

January 20, 2025

Rest in peace, and thank you for being part of U.S Navy and defending everything that gives us our freedoms.

Eric Mcdonald

January 20, 2025

For so long you were such a great mentor, so many amazing memories growing up, you were a true idol. Till we meet again Deano

April Mcdonald

January 20, 2025

I will cherish so many fond memories of you, Uncle Dean! Up north weekends were the best growing up with everyone!

rusty mcdonald

January 20, 2025

See you again down the road bro

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