Ronald L. Meschke

Ronald L. Meschke, 79, of Coloma passed away surrounded by loved ones at Hanson Hospice Center on Aug. 25, 2024, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Visitation will take place from 5-7 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 30, at Duffield & Pastrick Family Funeral Home in Coloma. Cremation will follow. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Sept. 8, at the First Congregational UCC in Coloma. Private burial at a later date. Memorial donations in Ron's memory may be made to the Al-Van Humane Society. Those wishing to share a memory or leave a message for the family may do so at www.duffieldpastrick.com.

Ron was born in Detroit to Harry and Irene Meschke. He graduated from St. Joseph High School in 1963. He worked at Michigan Standard Alloys and Excello Machine until he retired. Ron loved his family. He especially enjoyed family game nights and holidays. He loved going to breakfast every Friday with his son-in-law, Tony, where all the world's problems were solved over coffee.

He loved to ride his motorcycle and enjoyed the local bike runs and riding with friends. Ron enjoyed watching old westerns and the Detroit Lions and MSU football. He had his favorite local places to eat and always had something nice to say about the servers that got to know him. Ron was a funny, kind and gentle man that will be missed greatly.

Ron is survived by his daughters: Gwen (Tony) Doneruse of Coloma and Jennifer (Zack) Tope of Benton Harbor; brothers: Gary (Susie) Meschke and Roger (Betsy) Meschke; grandchildren: David (Nikki) Doneruse, Vincent Doneruse (Madison Stout), Michael Fazzini and Melissa Fazzini; great-grandchildren: Collen Doneruse (Heather Schadler), Rayne Doneruse, Landen Doneruse and Haven Rose Fazzini; and his great-great-grandchild, Nikolai Doneruse.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Judy, in 2014 and his faithful dog, P-Nut.