Kevin Donald
MacGregor
- Celebration of Life : Saturday, August 7th, 2021 from 1PM-4PM at Robert’s On The Clock Bar & Grill 4301 S. Howell Ave., Milwaukee, WI (Services have been postponed due to COVID variants, a new date will be published when family and friends can gather safely)
MacGregor, Kevin was born to etern
al life on Saturday, April 3rd, 2021 at the age of 69 years old.
Kevin was born on August 4th, 1951 deaf and blind in one eye with brain damage. The doctors told his parents that he would never walk or talk and should be placed in an institution. They would not give up on Kevin, taking him home and doing the best they could for him. He didn’t sit up until he was 3 years old and began to walk at 5.
At 8 years of age Kevin started seeing a private teacher named Mrs. Bond who taught him how to speak by placing his hand on her throat. Until the day he died he would ask his sister, Tricia, about a new word he had read and she would put his hand on her throat so he could learn how to pronounce it.
Kevin grew up to excel in everything he did. He was a brilliant athlete, having trophies in baseball and basketball as well as being written up in the Milwaukee Journal for often having perfect bowling scores. He also won dance contests, dancing to the vibrations and bass of the music. He had a memory like no other and knew hundreds of people and their birthdays. He achieved many things despite his disability.
No matter where you went, you would run into someone who knew him–he was an icon in Milwaukee. In his free time after work he would frequent bars, often running the pool table. He became a pool and card shark. Because of his job as a bus boy downtown Kevin grew to know many of the Milwaukee Police. Due to Kevin’s disabilities he could not drive, but he would have his friends speed him around town. When the police would pull them over they would be elated to see Kevin in the passenger seat, letting the drivers off with a warning.
When going to the dog park Kevin would get stopped frequently by people who knew him. He would apologize to people saying, “I’m sorry I can’t remember all of you as I’m too popular.” He meant he knew too many people but we all laughed at his being “too popular”, which he was.
When shopping at the Outpost, Kevin would wait in the car with the dogs because he didn’t want them to be alone. If the employees were having a bad day they knew they could go out to the car to see Kevin, as he would bring a smile to their faces. Kevin never had one bad day in his life; all he knew was love and joy. Now we will focus on the joy this man brought to so many. 
Kevin is survived by his beloved sister and best friend Tricia Glynn, brothers Terrance and James MacGregor, Cousin David Andera (“twin”), and countless other relatives and friends. Kevin is also survived by Tricia’s life partner, Jerry Iverson, who loved Kevin as a brother. He is also survived by his loving dog Jack.
Preceded in death by his parents Donald and Gwendolyn (nee Mullins) MacGregor and sisters MaryAnn MacGregor, Pamela O’Halloran and Peggy Granwehr.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Animal Place 17314 McCourtney Rd., Grass Valley, CA 95949.
A final farewell to Kevin will be held at a later date when family and friends can safely gather
Life is empty without his loving heart and beautiful smile but slowly we will be able to move forward, knowing everyone was fortunate to have this angel in our lives. Always in our hearts, angel.
Sorry for your loss.
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We are saddened to hear of Kevin’s passing.
Kevin visited us often on Friday’s at Grand Avenue mall. There we had a table established especially for the deaf and hard of hearing to discuss encouraging Bible topics..
Stone Creek coffee was our meeting area before COVID changed all of our lives. Kevin loved people, sports, movies,and food and he entertained us with his numerous stories.
We enjoyed sharing with him the Bible’s promise of everlasting life on earth and now we look forward to seeing Kevin again. Our confidence is is based on the scriptures recorded at John 5:28.
and Revelation 21:4 . These scriptures seemed to warm Kevin’s heart because he missed his family members who are resting in sleep. Kevin informed us about his sister Pamela O’ Halloran’s
memorial service and we surprised him when we showed up. He had the warmest smile and this truly touched our hearts.
Kevin enjoyed the Bible book of Genesis. He had the biggest smile on his face when he learned that Adam and Eve were (Vegans) because they ate no meat.
We will certainly miss Kevin but we are comforted by the scriptures that we will see him again.
Larry and Gloria Baines Milwaukee Sign Language (MSL)
What a beautiful tribute to Kevin as you saw his enchanting smile and love of life. He was the most kind gentle soul I ever knew; Kevin was my life from the moment he was born. He was so proud of being vegan and doing no harm to animals who he loved so much. Thank you for telling me of his bible studies as he never shared this with me.
Our lives were certainly enriched by Kevin’s life. To have known him is to have loved him ! Larry and I have so many fond memories of Kevin. If ever you would like to just talk or share some of your memorable moments of Kevin with us we are good listeners. Thank you Patricia for replying to our post because we truly loved your brother and are humbled to have played a small role in the life of such a gentle and loving soul.
I would love to talk with you some time about Kevin and hear your stories. I miss him so much it’s hard to go on some days. Please message me on FB for my phone number. Thank you. My FB is Tricia V Glynn
Ok Patricia but I don’t use Facebook. However I will get a friend to post my number for you on Facebook. Ok? Then you please call me.
Anytime we lose a loved one to death it is truly heartbreaking, so my wife and I would like for you the family to know that it pains our hearts to hear of Kevin’s passing, we considered him a friend and fun to be around, i came to know Kevin through my work with the Milwaukee County Transit, he became one of my FAVORITE PASSENGERS TO stop and pick up, especially after he learned that i could use Sign Language, he referred to me as his FAVORITE bus driver (Lol), one Memory while we were out with Kevin at a restaurant, Kevin got his Meal free, we asked him why he always get his meals free, his response was (I KNOW PEOPLE), we thought that was sooo, funny.
Again please Accept our condolences, we want to share this bible verse of comfort promising that in the future,death will be done away with, 1 Corinthians 15:26
Thank you both for your beautiful memories of Kevin. He was my life as we did everything together from the day he was born. I love that you knew sign language and went out to eat with him. Everyone knew and loved Kevin and he was always getting free meals. He told me he was too popular, haha.
I used to remember Kevin when he would come into Whole Foods and come to my register and we would talk about his day and he’d always joke to me about his partying and drinking days and how he stopped because he got too old. I always laughed along and tried my best to have a conversation with him even though I didn’t know sign language. I would always say Hi Kevin, as soon as I saw him walked into the store. He’d alway had the biggest smile on his face when I saw him.
Dear Family and Friends,
I am heartbroken to hear of your loss.
The Baines introduced mr to Kevin. I enjoyed talking with Kevin. He was such a nice friendly human being. Kevin and I always had a wonderful interchange of encouragement whenever we associated. All of our conservations were more meaningful and delightful because, I could talk with him in the language of his heart, American Sign Language (ASL).
I think about Jesus’ dear friend Lazarus at
John 11:43. Just imagine our hearts bursting with joy when these words are spoken by Jesus to Kevin! I eagerly look forward to this marvelous breathtaking time!
Bible prophecy assures us that God will soon destroy our last enemy death at 1 Corinthians 14:26.
I adored Kevin and will miss him dearly.
Dovie Johnson,
Milwaukee Sign Language Congregation 🤟🏾
Dear Dovie, thank you for your touching words of Kevin, my dearest brother and life. He was the world to me and like you I adored him. There is a hole in my heart and emptiness that I hope time will mend.
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Bible prophecy assures us that God will soon destroy our last enemy death at 1 Corinthians 15:26
I grew up in the same neighborhood as Kevin and his family in the 60’s. As side from his memory and pool/bowling skills what always impressed my family was Kevin’s heart. My family was on welfare and really didn’t have much variety when we had a sit down dinner once a week but whenever Kevin joined us he didn’t care. He lived to love people and be an example of passion for life. There is a special place in heaven for Kevin and bet he and his engaging smile is upon us.
Thank you Jim for this beautiful memory. Kevin loved the whole world and the world loved him back. He will be missed by countless friends and family.
Kevin,: a comedian, a clown, animal lover, people lover, compassionate,, engaging, and boundlessly forever happy, complete friend to all who were lucky enough to have known him.
Thank Judy for so aptly describing Kevin. To know him was to love him.
Dear Patricia,
God knows how your heart feels. He promise, in the near future, the former things will not be called to mind, Nor will they come up into the heart. – Isaiah 65:17 (The former things include, the cause of hurtful memories-emotional suffering-will no longer exist.
Just imagine seeing Kevin again, your heart will be filled with tears of joy!!! 🤣
Closing the hole in your heart!!! ❤️
That was beautiful cousin Kevin will always be remembered as a true spirit is
Grew to know Kevin from Parkway Lanes and 37th street BB courts. He knew how to get under your skin albeit in a friendly competitive manner
RIP