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Age 87, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, at Chelsea Hospital (ICU). He was born September 10, 1935, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, the son of Dona Thomas & Ethel L. (Osborn) Joseph.
Ron grew up in Chelsea. On September 4, 1958, he started working at the Chelsea schools and worked there for many years.
On October 31, 1955, Ron married Sarah Ann Melton in Jackson. She preceded him in death on June 6, 2006. Ron is survived by two sons, Dona T. (Terry), of Grass Lake, Louis P. "Paul" (Sherrie) of Manchester; one daughter, Vickie L. (Eddie) Hamilton of Qulin, Missouri; grandchildren, Amber (Thomas) Case of Chelsea, Brad (Teresa) Cole of Ypsilanti, Jason (Jennifer) Cole of Iron River, Michael Hamilton and Sarah (Darrall) Garner of Saline, Gordon Cole of Ypsilanti, Tylor Joseph and Ron Joseph of Cadillac, Travis (Sally) Joseph of Pecos, Texas, Alyssa (Brian) Joseph of Dallas, Texas, Angela Fernandez of Detroit, Lisa Fernandez of Dearborn Heights, and Christopher Joseph of Taylor. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Cynthia Ann Joseph in 1993; his son, Ronald E. Joseph in 2014; sister, Delores Allen; and brother, Robert Joseph.
No public services are planned. Burial will be at Oak Grove Cemetery in Chelsea. Arrangements were entrusted to Cole Funeral Chapel.
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Jean Joseph
September 8, 2024
I miss you dad so much! You are always on my mind so strong in the Fall. I love and miss you so much and it kills me that I had not came and seen you after ma´s funeral. My oldest sister´s was the same time in June 2006.
I will always remember that handsome smile of yours.
Funny thing.....
I tell everyone this story! Ronnie and the kids and I had come down for the weekend and we were staying in the front bedroom and you ALWAYS had the TV on SO LOUD at night. ! I heard you snoring, and you were in a very deep sleep so I got up thinking to myself....PERFECT HE IS SLEEPING I CAN TURN THIS DARN TV DOWN!! <===so maybe then I could get to sleep. But, as soon as that tv went off you were wide awake!! I ran and jumped back in bed lol
You made me always smile. BUT MA COULD SURE MAKE ME LAUGH!!
I miss you BOTH. so much!
Jean Joseph (former daughter-in-law)
September 8, 2024
Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.
Peter and Kim
April 28, 2023
We loved having Ron as a neighbor. There was many a time we came home from work to rake leaves only to find he had already sucked them up with his tractor vacuum for us. Little acts of kindness like that showed he was a generous man and made us feel welcome in this community. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
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Beth Strader
April 27, 2023
Jim and I are so sorry for your loss
God be with your family
I enjoy talking to him and when he came looking for Amber we know Ron will be missed a lot by his family and close friends Beth and Jim Strader
Leslie Johnson
April 26, 2023
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Leslie Johnson
April 26, 2023
I love you Uncle Ronnie! So many wonderful memories at your house You will be missed! Rest in Peace
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