Donnie Leroy Harris, age 81, of Wellston, Michigan, died Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at his home unexpectedly. He was born February 25, 1944 in Bowling Green, Ohio son of the late Ralph and Donnella (Abbot) Harris. Donnie married Mary Anna Maxcy on August 24, 1963 in Perrysburg Heights, Ohio. She preceded him in death on March 17, 2008. He retired from Jeep Corporation in 1992. Upon retirement he enjoyed spending time with his children and grandchildren. He loved being in the outdoors doing things, especially hiking in the woods. He could sit for hours doing word fill in puzzles "Dumb Dumb Book" and watching movies.

Donnie is survived by his daughter Tammy Clack (Dan) of Findlay, Ohio, four sons, Donnie Harris Jr, of Wellston, MI, Mark Harris (Deborah, Josephine) of Wellston, MI, Ronnie Harris (Pam) of Findlay, Ohio and Randy Harris (Teresa) of Cygnet, Ohio, 14 grandchildren and numerous great and great – great grandchildren, and his sister, Naomi Robertson (Charles) of Toledo, Ohio.

He was preceded in death by his wife Mary Harris of 44 years, his parents Ralph and Donnella Harris, his brother Milton and sister Opal and many other family and friends.

A celebration of Donnie's life will take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025 from 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Norman Township Community Center in Wellston, Michigan. Funeral service to take place at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Andy Garber officiating. A luncheon and fellowship time, for family and friends, will follow the service also at the community center. The Herbert Funeral Home of Manistee is in charge of funeral arrangements.