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Ronald Duane Puffer Sr.
1941 - 2019
Ronald Duane Puffer Sr.
1941 - 2019
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BORN
1941
DIED
2019
Ronald Puffer Sr. Obituary
Ronald Duane Puffer Sr., 78, of Montague, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019 at his home. He was born July 14, 1941 in Crystal Valley, the son of Gerald and Violetta (Hughes) Puffer.
Ronald worked for 37 years at West Michigan Steel, was an avid fisherman and hunter and had a passion for antique cars. Every morning he would meet his friends for coffee. Ronald had an unconditional love for his family and his community and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.
Ronald is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Dr. Marian K. Puffer; children, Ronald D. Puffer Jr., Terence R. (Dr. Kristen M. Green) Puffer and Joan E. Puffer; grandchildren, Donovan R. Puffer, Victoria E. Puffer, Lilianna G. Puffer, Kyle R. Ferrier, Brent A. (Lourdes) Ferrier, Kristianna K. Ferrier, Justin Puffer and Shane Puffer; great-grandchildren, Penelope F. Ferrier and Barry A. Ferrier; siblings, Cherry Lee (Floyd) Genson, Dale (Carlene) Puffer, Linda Bethany, Gerald (Carol) Puffer and Gearald (Patricia) Puffer; and a host of other loving family and friends.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Violetta Puffer.
Funeral services were at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, at Shelby Road Baptist Church, 4066 W. Shelby Rd,. Shelby, with Pastor Dave Sill officiating. Visitation was from 7- 9 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, 413 S. Mears Ave., Whitehall and from 10 a.m. until time of services at the church Friday. Interment in Twin Lake Cemetery.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
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Linda Prus
November 8, 2019
Dale and family,
So sorry to hear of your loss. I am praying for peace and comfort for you all.
Linda Mahoney Prus
Doug and Brenda (Beeman) Singleton
November 7, 2019
Our thoughts and prayers are with you, Ron, Jr. and families. It's been many years since we've seen the family.
Bonnie Antonio
November 7, 2019
Rest in peace with the angels uncle ronnie. Love Bonnie and kids
Ken Wright
November 6, 2019
We will all miss Ron he was a very good man.
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Jay & Michelle Goodrich
November 6, 2019
So sorry to read of Mr Puffer's passing. Deepest sympathies to the family.
Margie and Gary
November 6, 2019
We'll always cherish our memories of Ron. He was a good listener and supportive friend. We'll miss him a lot.
Harold & Stephanie Genson
November 6, 2019
Aunt Cherry and family, Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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