Donald Lee Montgomery

Donald Lee Montgomery, age 85, of Hastings, Michigan, passed away November 13, 2023.

Donald was born on July 12, 1938, in East Grand Rapids, Michigan, the son of Herbert Vernon and Ruth Margaret (VanAartsen) Montgomery.  Donald graduated from Creston High School and received a bachelor's degree in education from Western Michigan University.

Donald taught middle school history and English in the Hastings Area School System.  He loved to work on the farm and enjoyed gardening.  He lived on Lake Algonquin for 60 years and took pride in his beautiful flower beds and vegetable gardens.  Even into his 80's, he lovingly took care of his lawn and the park around the dam with a push mower.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents Herbert and Ruth Montgomery.  He is survived by his brother Thomas James Montgomery, and his nieces and nephews Carrie Lin (Troy) Carr, Erin Joy (John) MacRitchie, and Justin Thomas Montgomery, and 3 great-nephews, Ian, Ben and Max.

Memorial contributions in memory of Donald can be made to the Algonquin Lake Community Association, P.O. Box 556 Hastings MI 49058.

A private family burial will take place at a later date.  Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home.  To leave an online condolence visit www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.