Rommie Harry MacDonald, 65, of Scottville, died Sunday, February 11, 2024, at Meijer Heart Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He was born December 16, 1958, at Paulina Sterns Hospital in Ludington, the son of Lewis D. and Anita V. (Whitaker) MacDonald.

Rommie grew up in Ludington, attended Ludington Area Schools, graduating in the Class of 1977, and continued to live in Mason County his whole life.  On March 31, 2001, at the United Methodist Church of Ludington on Harrison Street, Rommie married Jennifer Kristin Houk.

Rommie worked as a metrologist, programming coordinate measuring machines beginning at Whitehall Industries in Ludington, then for Woodward Aerospace in Zeeland until his retirement.

Rommie was especially proud of his Scottish name and heritage.  Additionally, he loved his farm where he enjoyed sharing produce and making fresh apple cider for different groups in the community.  He also enjoyed working on and driving muscle cars, motorcycles and boats.  Rommie competed in motocross races and attended many car shows over the years.

Rommie was a member of the United Methodist Church of Ludington where he attended regularly until the onset of Covid-19.  His faith remained strong and genuine and he was always excited to share God's love with others.  He even went on 5 mission trips to Haiti helping schools, churches and with the assembly of water purifying systems.  His heart was moved by the Haitians he met, especially a little orphan, Kelida, whom he put through high school and a university.

Rommie really enjoyed being surrounded with nature and wildlife.  He had a genuine love for all animals.

He will be sorely missed by his family and friends who knew him for his spontaneous humor and outgoing personality.  Throughout his life he was very kind and generous, and was always willing to help anyone in any situation.

Rommie's legacy will live on through his "Gift of Life" organ and tissue donations.

"Love…bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.  Love never fails." 1 Corinthians 13:7-8

Rommie had a strong love for his family and is survived by: his wife, Jennifer (Houk) MacDonald; his sister, Marcine (Bill) Cox; his half-brothers, Ron (Carla) Iris, Leslie Figgins and Gary (Nellie) Figgins; his mother-in-law, AnnaBelle Houk; his brothers-in-law, Jonathan Houk and Clarence Cox; his nephews, Michael (Amber Sodders) Houk, Tyler Cox, Terry Frey, Allen Frey, David (Tracy) Figgins, Luke Iris and Daniel Kary; his nieces, Marcy Frey, Nicole (Jack) Foster, Melody Houk, Christina (Bruce) Kary, and Nicole (John) Cameron; and many great-nieces and great-nephews.

Rommie was preceded in death by: his parents; his sisters, Aleatha Cox and Deborah MacDonald; his half-brother, Tommie MacDonald; and his father-in-law, Ronald A. Houk.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 24, 2024, at the United Methodist Church of Ludington with Rev. Hillary Thurston-Cox and Rev. Dr. Vaughn W. Thurston-Cox officiating.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM until time of services at the church.  Interment will be in the South Victory Cemetery in the spring.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Lung Association; the United Methodist Church of Ludington, Community Cats TNR or the Big Lake Humane Society (formerly Muskegon Humane Society).

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, Pere Marquette Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

www.beaconfh.com