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Ronald Edward "Ron" Rondy
July 29-1942-Jan. 8, 2013
Ronald Edward "Ron" Rondy, age 70, of Ithaca, MI, passed away Tuesday, January 8, 2013, at his home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church "Irishtown", Shepherd, MI on Saturday, January 12, 2013 at 11 a.m., with Rev. Fr. Fred Kawka officiating. Burial will follow at St. Patrick Catholic Church Cemetery "Irishtown" Shepherd, MI. Visitation will be held on Friday, January 11, 2013 from 3 to 8 p.m. with family present from 3 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at Smith Family Funeral Homes, Ithaca, MI.
Ron was born in Pontiac, Michigan on July 29, 1942, the son of Edward J. and Sally (Hanlon) Rondy. Ron married Linda Lou Coughlin on May 25, 1963, in Irishtown, Michigan.
Ron was a Quarter Master at Carson City Correctional Facility for 17 years, retiring in 2005. He was a former truck driver and Owner in his family business, Central State Distributing, in Mt. Pleasant. He worked for Motor Wheel Corporation in Lansing for 10 years. Ron operated and owned his own salvage/resale business for several years. Ron was a member of the Moose Lodge in St. Louis. He enjoyed pheasant and deer hunting, and collecting guns. He enjoyed spending time in his barn/mancave. Most of all he loved spending time with his grandchildren and family. Ron was fun-loving, always smiling, and truly enjoyed a good laugh.
He is survived by his wife, Linda of Ithaca, MI; his children, Bridget Rondy of Ithaca, MI, Ronald Rondy of Ithaca, MI, Cynthia (David) Sepulveda of Vail, AZ, Philip (Jennifer) Rondy of Ithaca, MI; his grandchildren, Patric Sepulveda, Adelyn Sepulveda, Finnegan Rondy, Emerson Rondy, Gibson Rondy; siblings, Lindy (Don) Hover of Lansing, MI, Gary (Maureen) Rondy of Mt. Pleasant, MI, and Gayleen (Mark) Kastner of Eaton Rapids, MI. He is also survived by several cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends. Ron was preceded in death by his parents; parents- in-law; and a niece Tracey Rondy.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Tracey Marie Rondy Memorial Endowment Award at CMU, Gratiot County Commission on Aging, your Local Animal Shelter, or the American Cancer Society. Online condolences can be sent to
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RIP My old friend . Love you & your fam ily mark zuker & fam.
Mark ZukerI
January 12, 2013
Linda and kids,
I am so sorry to hear about Ron. Our thoughts and prayers are with each one of you through this difficult time. I have so many great memories of your Dad as a kid and growing up! He was a great man!
Kandi Tufnell
January 10, 2013
Sorry for your loss
Evelyn Shaw
January 10, 2013
Bridget& Ron=sorry to hear about your dad.My thoughts and prayers are with you.Rod Hardman
January 10, 2013
To our Friend and neighbor for over 30 years, we will miss you Ron
Lee &Pam Zuker
January 10, 2013
Linda and family, Sorry to hear of your loss. Even though we have not sean you in years you are thought of often with a smile at all the good memories we had. With deepest sympathy Jerry and Dorothy Huber from Florida.
January 10, 2013
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