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Ronald Hough Obituary

Ronald E. Hough Grand Ledge Ronald E. Hough, age 83, passed away September 28, 2009 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 9, 1926 in Eaton County, MI, son of Ray and Nona (Merrill) Hough. Living most of his life in Oneida Township, he enjoyed farming; was a retired foreman from Grand Ledge Clay Products and Witt Sod Farms. He was a 1944 graduate of Grand Ledge High School; participated and supported the sports programs and was proud of his induction into the Grand Ledge Sports Hall of Fame. Ron was a WWII Veteran; a lifetime VFW member of the Grand Ledge Post 3293, and a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ. His hobbies included fishing, camping and pen collecting. His wife of 57 years, Margaret, preceded him in death as did siblings, Merrill and Roger Hough and sister, Margaret Decke. Survivors include his 4 children: daughter, Sandra (Sandy) Sipes of Potterville, Gary of Crystal Falls U.P., Steve (Cheryl) of Mulliken and Ron (Dora) of Charlotte; 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren: Stacy Sipes and Jenna Kay; Khara (Chad) Julien, Chasity (Jeremy) Nicole, Jacob and Zack Dawson; Chad (Sherrie), Alexis and Avery Hough, Curt Hough, PFC Ronald T. (Amanda) Faith, Austin, Hunter & Ruby Mae Hough; Gary (Ashley) and Brody Hough; sisters-in-law, Carmen Hough of Grand Ledge and Phyllis Jackson of CA; mother-in-law, Eva Childs of East Lansing; special friends, Bob and Vick Worthy of Grand ledge, Theresa Hough of Battle Creek and several nieces and nephews. Diagnosed with Chronic Kidney Disease, he appreciated the care and relationships built with the offices of Dr. Rafael Javier, Charlotte Fresenius and Great Lakes Home Health Care and Hospice. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 1, 2009 - 11:00 a.m. at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 210 W. Saginaw Hwy., Grand Ledge, with Pastor Nicolette Siragusa officiating. Military Honors will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Grand Ledge. The family will receive friends Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at the Peters & Murray Funeral Home in Grand Ledge. For those desiring, contributions may be made to the First Congregational United Church of Christ or the VFW National Home for Children. Online condolences may be made at www.petersandmurrayfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Lansing State Journal on Sep. 30, 2009.

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Donna Jackson

October 2, 2009

Curt,I pray that God gives you and your family His peace and comfort during this difficult time.Remember and pass on his memories.
I will continue to pray for you.

Dianne Moeggenberg

October 2, 2009

I am blessed with many great memories of sharing plants, recipies and talks with my neighbors Ron and Margaret. Truly caring people that will be missed.

Paul Simon

October 1, 2009

Curt, my thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Take care.

September 30, 2009

To the Hough family,

Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Your father was a wonderful man that we were so lucky to have known. We will always remember him in his good times. Please remember we will always be here for you, as your father was part of our family here at dialysis and we will miss him greatly.

God Bless
The ladies of Fresenius Medical Care

September 30, 2009

Curt,

My deepest sympathy to you and your family during this difficult time. May the sadness you feel today be replaced in time with the happy memories of your grandfather.

Joyce Wilson-Dempski, Grand Ledge, MI

Herb - Barb Seymour

September 30, 2009

No bond is as great as that between a parent and child. My deepest condolences are with you as you grieve.

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