Colleen Schlidt wrote on November 8, 2009
It is so very difficult to lose anyone you love no matter what their age especially the patriach of the family. Always remember the memories (good and bad)--they do help you heal. My deepest sympathies to your family. Colleen Schlidt (former employee of Dr. Shaun McDonald).

Monica Nichter wrote on November 5, 2009
Dear McDonald family,I was a young and naive staff nurse on the old 2 South at MMC. Dr. Mac taught me much. I knew that I could call him at any hour and he would respond with genuine concern. Dr. Mac was truly one of a kind. I wish you peace and know that loving memories will help ease your sadness.

David and Sue Leach wrote on November 5, 2009
Dear McDonald Family, We extend our deepest sympathy to you at the loss of Dr. Mac. He was a very generous man and will be deeply missed. We are in Arizona for the winter and are sorry we aren't there to give you hugs and support. Know you are in our prayers.

Joan Moran Case wrote on November 4, 2009
I am thankful for having Dr. McDonald in my life...and my three great sons he brought into this world... Joan Case Horicon WI

Molly Tovar Wheeler wrote on November 4, 2009
My heart goes out to the McDonald family as they grieve the loss of Dr. Mac. You are all in my thoughts.

Tammy (Tovar) Lukasavage wrote on November 4, 2009
Dr. McDonald was my doctor from the time I was born until my parents divorce. I still remember being in his office like it was yesterday; the smell of rubbing alcohol, the Norman Rockwell pictures, and best of all... getting the pink piece of paper with the ice cream cone on it to take to Rice Pharmacy for a treat after our visit. I am a mother of three and we have carried on that tradition of an ice cream after their doctor visit. He was a great man and I've heard many wonderful stories from my father, aunts & uncles. The last time I saw him was a couple of years ago. I ran into him in the parking lot of the church where my Grandma Fran's funeral which was being held in Fond du Lac. He asked who I was (he knew I was a Tovar kid) and gave me a big smile and hug. It mean a lot to our family to have him there and I know for my Aunt Molly. I'm sure your family is proud of the man he was and way he has touched so many lives. My deepest sympathies to your family.

Tim Eichner wrote on November 4, 2009
I'm glad to have known Dr. Mac and I have very nice memories of his caring and generosity. We are sorry for your loss. Love Tim, Kathy, Christopher and Jessica Eichner

Bart Putzer wrote on November 4, 2009
My deepest condolences to the McDonald family. Doc was an outstanding person and I always had the greatest respect for him. He would always have a smile and a good story to tell. He will be greatly missed and will be in my prayers.

Bob Sinnen wrote on November 3, 2009
To the McDonald family... I am sorry to hear of your loss. I have many wonderful and precious memories of Winneconne from my five years of teaching in the Winneconne Middle School during the 1970's. A couple of the McDonald children were in middle school during my tenure there. I remember you as being a loving and caring family and very much dedicated to learning. Those things don't just happen by themselves. They are the result of parents who would do anything for their children. Remember your Dad for all the good times you shared. May God be with all of you.

Patricia (Tovar) Flierl wrote on November 3, 2009
Dr. Mac was more than a doctor to me. He was a kind and caring person beside being physician to a young, inexperienced mother. He was always available day or night to tend to the needs of my family. I am now a grandmother to seven wonderful, healthy granddaughters. My own children grew up safe and healthy because of Dr. Mac. When our family was short of funds and had trouble paying our bill, Dr. Mac cleared our account. The greatest gifts he left behind is not his great medical career but his great love for his fellow man. I will never forget him. The world seems darker today. My deepest sympathies to his family and may God grant him eternal rest. Goodbye Dr. Mac.

Chief Frank Sanchez (Town Of Nekimi FD) wrote on November 3, 2009
What a fantastic and full career, Mac was a great man. He took care of many illnesses for our family and for that we are forever greatful. He also delivered two healthy children one 25 yrs old resides in TN and the other 21 yrs old resides in Oshkosh. We extend our most sincerest condolences to the entire McDonald Family.

Dr McDonald wrote on November 3, 2009
Out deepest sympathy to the family. He was a great doctor. Mabel Kolgen

Ronald Poublon RPH wrote on November 3, 2009
I had the privilidge of knowing Dr Mac during my time as working for Osco Drug and Walgreens as a pharmacist. I always had the greatest respect for him as a person and physician. What I remember most was how pleased he was to have many of his children follow in his footsteps. Ronald Poublon RPH Sun City Center Florida

Melanie Schultz wrote on November 3, 2009
Dear Robbie and family, I was so sad to see a very familiar face in the JS this morning. I immediatly recognized Dr. McDonald even though it has been probably 15 yrs. since I have seen any of your family. I'm so sorry for your loss. I will never forget your father or your family,the house near MCW and the hospitality you always showed! Your family truly put Winniconne,WI "on the map" forever for all Target MDs!!!! Most sincerely, Melanie K. Schultz

Steven Thrun wrote on November 3, 2009
He was the hardest working man I ever met and I appreciate all he had done for my family in the past 50 years.

Wendy Blochwitz Johnson and Family wrote on November 3, 2009
Sorry to hear about the loss of your father. Lotsa good memories from the Mcdonald house, Heathers Barbie Dream Van, my first tuna sandwich and a pool that ya didn't have to blow up!:). Sympathies and Prayers.

Dr. McDonald wrote on November 3, 2009
To Don McDonald, we are sorry to hear your father has passed away, we are in Jamaica right now otherwise we would tell you this in person. John and Mary Gronlund

Sharon Lamport Rockteschel wrote on November 3, 2009
My condolences to the family. I remember Dr. Mac when we moved here from Chicago many years ago and my mom had heat stroke painting the house. Dr. Mac made a housecall to help us out. I was 8 years old and did not know what to do but to call Dr. Mac. He saved my mom and I will never forget that. May he have eternal rest.

Mike & Cathie Ercegovac wrote on November 3, 2009
Pat and family, Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you and your loved ones at this sad time. Dr. Mac was a wonderful person and his dedication and hard work and great family are a special memory for all who live here.

Gulbrandsen Family wrote on November 3, 2009
Our deepest sympathy to your family, he meant a lot to our families growing up. He was one of a kind and will be missed.

Mrs (James C) Kathleen Curry wrote on November 3, 2009
Please accept my sympathy. We met years ago, and few times since even tho we lived so near. Just remember that Jim always had great respect for Don's professional work, and particularly for serving Winneconne for so many years. Those FDL boys did o.k. for themselves. He was a good role model for that large family you generated. Condolences--Kathleen M Curry

Dixie (Domke) Lind wrote on November 3, 2009
Dr. Mack had been our family doctor since I was about10. He may have shown you his picture of my parent's 50th wedding anniversary he carried with him.Bill and Granny Domke. I gave my son for his middle name Donald after him. He delivered all 5 of my children. I believe all of you have treated me in one way or another. I am sure Dr. Mack had a hand in teaching you all to be the best kind of Dr.'s you can be. I will miss him. My prayers go to all of you.

Richard Hubertus wrote on November 3, 2009
Dear McDonald family, My thoughts and prayers are with you at the passing of your father. He certainly was an inspiration and mentor to mold and guide the exceptional family that you have become. May your many wonderful memories comfort you now and in the future. May God Bless each one of you. Dick Hubertus

Kathy Hinz Geiger wrote on November 3, 2009
I'm sure I'm not alone when I say we lost one of the GREATEST doctors in the world! Dr. Mac has been a part of my family for what seems like forever. From the care he gave to my grandparents to my dad who passed away in 1965 from stomach cancer to our son who's now 31 years old. Going above and beyond his doctors duties to being a pallbearer for my uncle's funeral. He was truely a great man and doctor! I'll always remember his "hello, hello, hello" when he'd answer the many phone calls. You could even call him in the middle of the night and you'd always get the familiar, "hello, hello, hello". We moved from the Larsen area to Neenah and still made the trips to Winneconne because after trying doctors in Neenah none compared to Dr. Mac. I always said I trusted him with mine and my families life. There have been times when illnesses have struck my family since Dr. Mac retired and how I wished I could have imposed on him for a second opinion. I just had to write and express my deepest sympathy to all of Dr. McDonalds family. We all were blessed with a Great Man!

Donna (Borski) Murphy wrote on November 3, 2009
My Condolences to the whole family. Sorry for your loss, you are all in my prayers. e mail dbearmurph@hotmail.com

Tammi Unser wrote on November 3, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you during this difficult times. I will never forget all the fun we had with you dad and the laughs he brought to us as we were growing up. I miss all of you and love you.

Beth Berge (Schmidt) wrote on November 3, 2009
Dear McDonald Family, First, your family is in my thoughts and prayers as you transition through this difficult time. I was one of the many high school students who had the opportunity to learn what the medical field was all about from working at the clinic from 1990-1992. Although I did not choose to continue in the medical field at that time, it is still something I still find myself contemplating even almost 20 years later. I learned so much from Dr. Mac and not just relating to medicine. His work ethic, determination, and drive was something I've come to admire through the years. I certainly did not have a full appreciation for the opportunity he had given to me at the time of my employment however I've come to see the value and foundation it has offered to my life. He believed in me much more than I believed in myself. I'm grateful for the numerous stories he shared & the life lessons he taught me. May you find comfort in the many lives that he touched.

Timothy G Hewit old neighbort wrote on November 3, 2009
May the Good Lord hold you in the palm of HIS hand you were a great community DOCTOR

Mark D. Kunde wrote on November 3, 2009
To the family of Dr. Mac. This is not easy to do as Dr. was such a very close friend of our family for more than 70+ years. My grandparents Lee and Dorothy Rymer and Earl and Gladys Kunde were of his first patients. My grandfather Lee Rymer always spoke as he remembered Dr. Mac as a young boy working on the Emporium Farms in Fond Du Lac. and as well Dr's two sisters. With strong will and dtermination we have always been used to having a good doctor in town. Unfortunately things have changed so much. When I was a little boy my mom Patricia Kunde gave birht to me and I had acquired at the hospital a viral disease that had been floating around at the hospital and Dr. worked so closely with mom as I was not to make it, but thru Dr's strong will and determination I pulled thru. My family will forever remember Dr. Mac we loved him so dearly as a friend and considered him part of our family. My grandparents knew no better and relied on Dr. forever. also as I remember Dr. KillCuttey( Not sure on spelling and Dr. Driscoll as( Dr. Drizzle drawers) my Grand Pa Lee would say, we grew to have so much respect and all were so accountable and dependable. Mrs. M. you have so much to be proud of and Thanks for standing by DR. Mac for all these years and supporting all his efforts and ambitions. Thanks for all the ongoing support in the community. For the family take a step back for awhile, look at all your father has stood for and please continue to uphold the medical practice for what Dr. Mac worked a lifetime. Please keep the values of what family meant and stay accountable,keep the values and hold onto the morales that Dr. Mac stood for. Thanks again for all the times we had with your Husband, father grandfather and friend. We will miss him all so much. We will keep him in our prayers just as we will Pat and all your family. God Bless and remember when we all get to Heaven we can reunite. Mark and Cheryl Kunde Family Sarah, Ananda, Stacey, Mitchell, Rhonda, and Wanda

larry muehrer wrote on November 3, 2009
My sympathies to doc mcdonald's family on his passing. It caught mny interest that he died on halloween. As such a good man, he immediately joined and became one of the saints in heaven. Doc was a great doctor, a good and prolific family man, and also the face of Winneconne legion baseball. That's how i knew him. He and Doc Herman of Oshkosh(where i'm from and live)promoted, built, and managed legion baseball and kept it thriving in the '70s when i played and coached . Dr. Mcdonald was a good man. It was my privilege to know him and talk,joke, and laugh with him. My name will not be familiar to the family, but I was glad to know Doc, and am saddened by his passing. May he rest in peace with the communion of saints. I'm sure he does. Larry Muehrer(meer) Oshkosh a sk

Dr. Marc C. & Kathleen M Blum and Family wrote on November 2, 2009
We extend our most sincerest condolences to the entire McDonald Family. We are in Florida and therefore will not be able to visit with you and attend the funeral. We fondly remember the McDonald Family in full Scottish regalia at the EAA Museum some years ago. Our thought and prayers are with you all at this time of loss. Your friends, Marc, Kathy, Ashley, Berkeley, Chelsea, and Merriman Blum.

laurie groeschel wrote on November 2, 2009
i am so sorry for you loss he was a good dr.

Jennifer reichenberger wrote on November 2, 2009
My thoughts and prayers to the family. Dr. Mac was a good man, and did dearly love his patients. Even after his retirement, he always had a smile and good conversation with all of us former nurses from the "old" Mercy Medical Center. He will be missed.

Donna Zmolek wrote on November 2, 2009
Deat Pat Mcdonald, We had the pleasure of knowing Dr.Mac & enjoying his company. We send our prayers & condolences for him & for your family. You all added to our community. Sincerely, Donna Zmolek ,

Terry Footit wrote on November 2, 2009
Terry and Jeanne Footit. Our first son was born on July 10, 1970. Dr. McDonald delivered our son and at the time I wasn't sure if our insurance would cover the cost of the delivery. I explained the situation to Dr. McDonald and informed him that I would try to pay him first if the insurance didn't cover the delivery. I remember Dr. McDonald tapping me on the back to assure me everything would be fine and then he said, "If the insurance doesn't pay, don't worry father, the first one will be on me." I found out that over the years he put many families at ease by his generous actions. He will be greatly missed by all.

Bonnie Plummer wrote on November 2, 2009
Pat, Donny, Mary, Robby, Meghan, Shaun and Heather... It is with great sadness that Bob told me of Dr's death and that I'm not there to help with the musical "sendoff" I would so deeply like to share with all of you. Through the years he did many WONDERFUL things for our family and this is one time I could've given in return. I'm so sad! From the impromptu housecalls when one of the kids was sick, sponsoring Polly @ Badger Girls, getting Linda into the medical field which she so dearly loved.... the list goes on and on and I HAVE often told him how much it meant to all of us. Know that I'll be with all of you on Thursday morning, though only in spirit. With DEEP sadness and sympathy to all of you, Bonnie Plummer and Beth, whom I'm visiting in Col. OH