Ron Erkfitz, age 88, passed away August 14, 2022.
Memorial Service: 10AM Saturday, September 10, 2022 at Lake Shore Funeral Home
Ronald Ferdinand Erkfitz, 88, of Woodway, Texas, passed away at his home, Sunday, August 14, 2022. Ron was born July 18,1934 to Louis and Beuhlah Erkfitz in Rodgers City, Michigan, and spent his formative years with his beloved grandparents, Ferdinand and Edith Stutsman in Onaway, Michigan.
Ron was a businessman learning newspaper publishing, along with a strong work ethic, from Grandpa Stutsman. He later worked as a food broker for Spartans Stores, Inc. coordinating with manufacturers and food markets. This experience led him to owning and operating food markets Crago's Food Center in Petoskey and Ron's Family Market in Boyne City, Michigan. Ron took an active part in the Boy Scouts of America through the United Methodist Church of Petoskey.
Ron owned and operated Hill Country Screen Printing and Awards in Marble Falls, Texas for ten years. He was active in the Highland Lakes Lions Club and served as president for two years and went on to serve on the District 2-S3 level during 1986-1987. He was an active member of the Marble Falls/Highland Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce. After moving to the Waco area, Ron was active in the Lions Club, Chamber of Commerce, and Friends for Life.
Ron is preceded in death by his parents and six siblings.
Ron is survived by his wife of 36 years, Billie P. Erkfitz; one sister, Lois Erkfitz Vangrinsven; children, Tina Whitfield, of Las Vegas, Nevada, Ronda and husband Lamar Eby of Lansing, Michigan, and Craig Erkfitz and wife Susie of St. Petersburg, Florida; grandchildren, Dustin Hardy, Nathan Hardy, Alisha Pangborn, and Kysha Friedrich, and Ethan Elvis Erkfitz, along with twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
The family would like to thank Ron's caring nurses, Dorothy and Brenae, along with the staff of Waco Bluebonnet Health Services/Hospice for their kindness and expertise.
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