Douglas R. MacLeod of Middleville passed away peacefully in the evening hours of Friday, February 24, 2023. He is preceded in death by his parents, Yule and Hazel (Haskin) MacLeod of Freeport, MI; sisters: Janet Hammond of Belding, MI, Marian Rogers of Lake Odessa, MI; two granddaughters: Salana Ann Dunklee of Orlando, FL, Taylor Richelle Clark of Hastings, MI. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathleen Ann (Myers) MacLeod of Middleville, MI; daughters: Robin (Ron) Good of Hudsonville, MI, Pamela MacLeod of Clearwater, FL; brother, John MacLeod of Hastings, MI; sister, Catherine Bachman of Freeport, MI; fifteen grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren. Doug grew up on a farm near Freeport, MI, where he learned to love and care for animals. His father encouraged him to box and in 1959 he was the Golden Gloves Welterweight Champion of Michigan. He graduated from Hastings High School, worked construction, then started his own Home Improvement business, contracting locally and in Austin, TX where he and Kathy lived for seven years. After returning to West Michigan, they bought a house and lived in Middleville. He then worked as a lawn care specialist for Harder and Warner Landscaping until his retirement. In his spare time Doug enjoyed fishing, gardening and spending time with his family and friends. Per Doug’s wishes, no services will be held. Memorial contributions may be made in his memory to the hospice care of your choice. Please visit www.beelergoresfuneral.com to share a memory or leave a condolence message for Doug’s family.