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G. Ronald "Ron" Wright, age 81, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2025, in Norton Shores, MI. He was born to George and Martha (Kramer) Wright on May 8, 1944, in Charlotte, MI.
Ron married the love of his life, Sharron, on July 8, 1995, in Holland, MI. During his career, he worked as the CFO at Bastian & Blessing, the VP of Finance for ODL of Zeeland, and finally taking on the role of CFO for Johnston Supply Comfort Control of West Michigan (not to mention the companies official M.C. from 1998-2015).
In his free time, he was an active board member of North Ottawa Community Hospital from 1982-1991. Ron was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in Spring Lake, known for being a joyous voice in the church choir. For nearly 35 years he was a member of the Friday morning Men's Bible Study Group, making many special friends over the decades.
Actively involved in sports, Ron spent time coaching his son in the Tri-Cities Little League Baseball program and tutored reading and math at Grand Haven Middle School. His lifelong fandom of the Detroit Tigers and Lions was inspired by his own father, yet his love of Purdue was sparked by his son Jamie who was a punter for the football team. Henceforth Ron joined the John Purdue Club, where he proudly sat on the 50-yard line for nearly 3 decades at all home Purdue games.
Widely known throughout the community for his dry sense of humor, Ron delighted at making people laugh with his clever wordplay and cheeky demeanor. He had a way of uplifting and entertaining all that surrounded him. Above all else, Ron loved his family and faith as evident in the life he lived.
He is survived in death by his beloved wife: Sharron Wright; children: James (Marianne) Wright, Steven (Amy) DeFouw, Stacey (Scott) Bromley, Kristyn (Dr. Simon) Brown; grandchildren: Kyle Wright, Abner Bromley, Elroy Bromley, Audrey Brown, Anna Brown; sister: Pat Peters. He is preceded in death by his parents: George and Martha Wright and best friend, Dr. Jim Davidson.
Visitation will be Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 5 to 7 p.m. at The Spring Lake Chapel of Sytsema Funeral Services, 213 W. Savidge St. Spring Lake, MI. 49456 and again Friday, January 9, 2026, from 10 to 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 406 E. Savidge St. Spring Lake, MI. 49456.
A Memorial Service will be Friday, January 9, 2026, at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church with a luncheon to follow. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Mary's Catholic School of Spring Lake, MI.
Please add memories and condolences to the family's online guestbook at sytsemafh.com
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Linda Bos
January 4, 2026
Ron was a truly wonderful man. He was a loving, loyal, and steadfast husband to my sister and a willing father figure to my four daughters. When we would swim at their home Ron would quietly chat with my daughters about school, friendships, and career plans. They would remember and value his input in their lives. We will miss his wisdom, whit, and humor.
We all loved him so much.
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George (Melvin) Wright
January 3, 2026
As a kid, it was always great to go to Uncle George's and Aunt Martha's place. Cousin Ron was a few years older than my siblings and I, but we loved time with the "bigger kid" with a great sense of humor. After years of moving for various jobs I was given the chance start spending most of our summer days in the Grand Haven / Spring Lake Area. This allowed me to spend time with my cousin. (George R) Ron never lost his sense of humor, but I came to realise and appreciate the thoughtful, caring person Ron truely was. I am really going to miss summer days evenings with my dear friend and West Michigan cousin.
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