Burton, Michigan
FARRER, Ronald James “Ron” – Of Burton, age 81, died Saturday, February 18, 2017 at McLaren-Flint.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, February 23, 2017 at the Swartz Funeral Home, 1225 West Hill Road with Dr. Max Hayden officiating.
Burial in Sunset Hills Cemetery with Military Honors under the auspices of VFW Post #3087.
Visitation 4-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Funeral Home.
Ronald was born in Flint, Michigan on June 14, 1935, the only child of James and Florence Farrer and was a resident of Burton.
He graduated from Flint Central High School Class of 1953.
Ron served in the United States Army and Army Reserve. He was deployed during the Cuban Missile Crisis, then received an Honorable Discharge in 1964.
As a young man, Ron and his father enjoyed power boating on Lake Fenton and model railroading. In his late years, he enjoyed playing the organ, shopping at thrift stores and doing yard work at his home in Burton.
Ron was employed by AC Spark Plug and was working as a production line set-up man in Division 11, when he retired after 30 years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his life partner, Veneda Zerbe.
I lived next door to Ron for many years while we were living in Burton. He was a great neighbor. We had many discussions over the fence that separated our yards. Ron loved to be in this yard and took great pride in it. Sorry to hear the news.
Bill and Leigh Anne
February 25, 2020 | Burton | Neighbor
About Ron Farrer By Randy Zerbe
6-14-1935 to 2-18-2017
Nearly ninety years ago Flint was a very different place than it is now. Ron's dad, like many of that generation, came to Flint to work for GM, hiring in at the AC Spark Pug Division. Back then, it was on Industrial Ave. Ron's parents, James and Florence had their new house built in early '30s on Franklin Ave. and were blessed with a baby boy on Flag Day, June 14th of 1935. He was to be an only child.
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Randy Zerbe
February 22, 2017 | Burton, MI
So very sorry to hear of the passing of Ron. He was a very gentle spirited human being.
Nan Shanks
February 21, 2017 | MI
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
DD
February 21, 2017 | GA
I'm sorry to hear about Ron. I was once his supervisor in Div 11. He was a pleasure to know and work with.
Steve
February 21, 2017
So sorry to hear of Ron's passing, I remember going to Oscoda with the Zerbe family. Ron was such a gentle soul. He will be greatly missed. My condolences to Randy and Judy and family; Monte and family and Butch and family. Love Gail and Graham Morgan
February 20, 2017