Ruben John Priest

1933 - 2021

Ruben John Priest obituary, 1933-2021, Ravenna, MI

Ruben John Priest

1933 - 2021

BORN

1933

DIED

2021

Ruben Priest Obituary

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Priest, Ruben John 2/2/1933 - 4/29/2021 Ravenna Ruben John Priest age 88, of Ravenna, MI passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at home with his family by his side. Ruben was bron on February 2, 1933 in Lake Leelanau, MI. to the late Ernest and Isabelle (Kirt) Priest. He proudly served in the United States Navy. He married Aileen Mae (Steenberg) Priest on April 30, 1961 and she preceded him in death on November 25, 2013. Ruben is survived by 3 Sons: Randy (Janet) Priest of Muskegon, Dennis Priest of Grand Haven and Daniel (Jennie) Priest of Ohio. 2 Daughters: Pamela Jensen of Muskegon and Paula (Robert) Pawlick of North Muskegon. 3 Step Daughters: Karen Cole of Muskegon, Candice (Jack) Jensen of Spring Lake and Carleen Deanes of Grand Haven. Numerous grandchildren, great and great- great grandchildren. Funeral Services for Ruben will be conducted on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 11:00am at the Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna Mi. with Pastor Don VanSlyke officiating. Burial will be in Ravenna Township Cemetery. The family will be at the funeral home 1 hour prior to service. Memorials may be directed to: Harbor Hospice. Go to: www.throopfhravenna.com or Facebook @ Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna to sign the online guestbook. The Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna Inc is in charge of funeral arrangements. 231-853-6511 Throop Funeral Home of Ravenna Inc.

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Audrey (Mickey)

May 2, 2021

Dear Reuben It has been a wonderful journey with you and Aileen. We had so many good times together. It's something I will always remember. May God take care of you now. Love always.

Brenda Rennells

May 1, 2021

Oh Pa, all the things I could say. You were such an amazing soul and I am so proud to call you my great grandfather. All the stories you've shared with me, the lessons you taught me, and all the memories I will treasure forever. Tell Grammice hello for me and give her my love. I love you always.
-Brenda

Patricia Lockhart

May 1, 2021

Ruben you will be missed, I will always remember you and the way you would raise your eyebrows,make your head move.
All the times our family would come over and pay cards, have delicious food Aileen made, Fish frys .
Rest in peace Ruben. ❤

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