Donald L. VanDonkelaar Sr.

July 2, 1953 - January 11, 2019

Donald L. VanDonkelaar, Sr., Fruitport, Michigan passed away on January 11, 2019 in Leesburg, Florida. Donald was born on July 2, 1953 in Muskegon, Michigan to his parents Peter Garrit VanDonkelaar, Sr. and Clara Jane (Fitt) Chubb. He had recently retired from Izzy Designs located in Spring Lake, Michigan as a Machine Operator. He was a lifelong resident of Muskegon, Michigan and was of the Christian faith. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles lodge of Muskegon, Michigan, Nunica Nuts Motorcycle Club, and Sons of AMVETS. He is survived by his loving children: Don VanDonkelaar, Jr. of Fruitport, MI, Chad VanDonkelaar and his wife Sam of Hobe Sound, FL and Selena Baird and her husband Nathan of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; two brothers: Herman VanDonkelaar (Kathy) of Branch, MI and Paul VanDonkelaar (Linda) of Spring Lake, MI and one sister-in-law Pam VanDonkelaar; ten grandchildren and several loving nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life Memorial Service will be held on Friday, January 25, 2019 from 10:00AM till 2:00PM at Fraternal Order of Eagles at 3354 South Dangl Road Muskegon, MI 49444. Online condolences may be shared by visiting www.pagetheus.com.  Arrangements are entrusted to Page-Theus Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Leesburg, Florida.