Portage, Michigan
02/09/1941 - 09/07/2025
Age 84 of Portage, passed away Sunday September 7, 2025, at North Woods Memory Care. Ron was diagnosed with frontal temporal dementia. He was born February 9, 1941, the son of Peter and Ruth (Duyser) Baas, he would serve 13 years in the Army Reserves – his most memorable assignment in the...
Read MoreI was the student that nominated him for the wwmt award !! I am so sorry to hear of his passing!! He was an amazing teacher!!! I often thought about him through the years and how he was doing!! I am so sorry for your loss Jan!! You are in our prayers
Melissa Percival
October 18, 2025 | School
I remember Ron and Jan in their younger years, as well as both their sets of parents. My heart goes out to you, Jan.
Jan Denison
September 13, 2025 | Friend
Dear Jan, I'm so sorry to hear about Ron. I taught in Colon with him, my first two years of teaching art. He was always a calm and kind person. Jan you were always a wonderful teacher. You and Ron were a special couple with all your sweet dogs! Thinking of you.
Beth Foster
September 12, 2025 | Work
i send to Ron's wife, Jan, my deepest condolences. I'm so sorry this sadness has come to you. Ron will be missed.
Jackie Chapin
September 12, 2025 | Friend
