James T McDonald, Jr (Mac), age 67, of Portage, WI, ascended the stairway to heaven on January 5, 2025. He was a lover of life and of Mother Earth. His journey through life was filled with love, excitement, and positivity. Jim is survived by his wife of 44 years, Nan (Nehmer) McDonald and his daughter, Erin (Mike Braatz) and son Baker(Tanya) McDonald, as well as his 4 grandsons he referred to as his 'Joy boys', Cooper, Cascade, Silas, and Basil, and his brother Mark. May your memory of him bring a smile to your face.