Rolland "Mac" McElhaney's Obituary
Rolland Albert McElhaney, 89, of Brooklyn, Michigan, passed away on Wednesday, May 28, 2025 at home with his loving family by his side. A memorial Mass will be held on Friday, June 6, 2025 at 11:00 am at St. Rita’s Catholic Church, 10516 Hayes Road, Clarklake, Michigan, 49234.
He was born on May 19, 1936, in Wauseon, Ohio to Ralph and Vesta (Brandt) McElhaney. Mac married Beverly Winters, on November 4, 1995, in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They had 29 blessed years together until his passing. Mac was a world traveler, visiting 120 countries with his adoring wife by his side. He loved to visit their cabin in Canada and their condo in the Bahamas. They had many family gatherings at these special locations. The children also took several cruises with them. He was a fitness enthusiast that had a sweet tooth. Mac retired from West Middle School in Ypsilanti after 38 years of service as a 4th grade social study teacher. He was a kind, caring and giving person, so much so that he donated his body to Medical Research. Mac was an avid fisherman, and enjoyed golfing and gardening, anything to be in the sunshine. Mac and Beverly are longtime parishioners of St. Rita’s Catholic Church. He will greatly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
Mac is survived by his loving wife, Beverly; his children, Jill, Gwen, Robert (Crystal), Jeffrey (Teri), Michael (Sveta), Sue (Tim) and Greg; a twin sister, Rosie Dressel; 18 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Barb.
Memorial contributions are suggested to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or Tunnel to Towers Foundation. Please leave a message of comfort for Mac’s family or sign his guestbook at www.EinederFuneralHomes.com.
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