Birth date: Jul 10, 1945 Death date: Apr 10, 2021
Donald Glenn Messinger, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away due to complications from COVID-19 on April 10, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Muskegon. He was born July 10, 1945, in Allegan, Michigan. Don grew up in Go Read Obituary
We first met Don and Bonnie when we moved across the street from them 33 years ago - and felt so blessed to have such wonderful neighbors! We have fond memories of Don working in the yard or on his car yet he'd find the time to walk over to say hello and ask how we were doing. Don was easy going, had a big heart and was always willing to lend us a hand. He had a big smile and great sense of humor. We miss you dear friend.
Bonnie my heart aches for you. I told my son Noah Larks tonight about his passing and was in tears. Don meant so much to his dad Rico and Noah. Please let us know if we can do anything. He was such a pillar in so many lives.
I’m so saddened to hear of Don’s passing! He was a true Prince of a man. I was in various leads groups with him over the years and he was someone who’s lead was a good one to follow. Funny, good heart, honest-
Bonnie- you and your family are all in my prayers. I know he loved you so much.
Lisa Vander Meulen
A TRUE FRIEND!!! JOHN CARR
Don was a warm and beautiful light for God. His sweet spirit and love of plants endured him in my heart forever. I am sending prayers of comfort and peace to his family and look forward to seeing him again in heaven.
Don was an always friendly regular at the restaurant where my mom worked when I was a kid. He would eventually became one of my first bosses when I was Mate aboard the Harbor Steamer. He was also the first lawyer I remember meeting and made me consider going to law school, which I ultimately did. I'll remember him fondly as an important part of my youth and overall lovely guy.
If my memory serves me right I believe I met Don through a mutual friend in the late 80s or early 90s. I will always remember are South Carolina golf trips,we had such a wonderful time. Made that trip many times in the fall, I also remember one end of the party on the Harbor Steamer we ended up at Dons house had a nice bonfire told a bunch of lies, had too much to drink & Bonnie made me a bed so I spent the night. I thank Bonnie for that! I will never forget my friend! My heart goes out to the family Jerry W.
He was such a wonderful man, caring and giving. He helped my husband and I when we needed it most, without charging us a cent. He will be missed. You and your family are in our prayers Bonnie. Love and peace, Ruthanne Dashner Ray
I have many fond golf memories (at the annual Boo boo outing) with Don. He was not only a friend but a coach to my golf adventures.
Don guided me through several difficult times with honesty and integrity. He was a trusted friend. A man of faith and warmth.
My prayers to Bonnie and family.
George Tilton
Oh! Don can you remember when you talk me into fly fishing. You made it sound so easy.
Then came my first lesson. You spent most of the time unsnagging my line out of the trees. I was near giving up, but you would not let me. So after our second outing I sorted got the idea and finally caught a fish!. I will always hold dear to my heart our poking fun at each other on the golf course and arguments while trying to eat lunch. You will be missed
and i will miss you greatly. Until we see each other again. God bless.
