Ronald Kevern Obituary
Married Marilyn Jean Jones in Caro, Michigan,
August 20, 1955. Marilyn passed away on August 23, 2016.
Survived by daughter, Rev. Dr. Debra J. Bronkema (John) North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina; Sons Brent Ronald Kevern (Jennifer), Olathe, KS; Bradley Donald Kevern (Alison), Scottsdale, AZ. Grandchildren: Dr. Jared Kevern (Dr. Hannah), Dr. Alaina Hiteshew (Matt), Nicklaus Kevern, Lauren Kevern, Calyn Bronkema, Dylan Bronkema, Logan Bronkema, Caleb Bronkema, Robbie Dykes, Zack Dykes, and Joey Dykes. Great Grandchildren: Marlie Kevern, Isla Kevern, Miles Kevern. Predeceased by Marilyn J. Kevern; Donald H. Kevern and Christine Kevern.
Also survived by nieces & nephews; Susan and Barbara Kevern; Robert Raymond (Mary); Janet Trimm (Fred); Barbara Langham (Richard); Sandra Armbruster; Kenneth Cook... Predeceased by Tom Cook. Also
survived by many great nieces and nephews and their children.
Mr. Kevern was a graduate of Waterford Township HS in Michigan; Central Michigan University and the University of Michigan.
Mr. Kevern retired from Oakland University where he was Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs. Prior to that he was a teacher at Rochester High School and Rochester Junior High School; Principal at Harrison Central School and Director Special Education & Principal at Howard L. McGregor School in Rochester Michigan and later served as Director of Personnel and Labor Relations for the Rochester Community Schools.
Community Service included:
Rochester Community Schools Board of Education -President Central Michigan Alumni Board - President
Rochester YMCA Board of Directors, Chairperson
Rochester Community Foundation- Founder and Vice President
St. Paul's United Methodist Church-Sunday School Teacher for 20 years; Administrative Board and Pianist for Youth Choir.
Mountainview Presbyterian Church. Scottsdale, AZ, Choir 22years Presbytery Committees, Presbytery of Grand Canyon
The Ron B. and Marilyn J. Kevern Endowed Scholarship Oakland University, Rochester, Michigan
Oakland County Youth Assistance - Programmer and Speaker Citizen of the Year, Greater Rochester 1983
Prison Ministries
United Fund of Oakland County Board of Directors and Vice Chair/Edu City of Scottsdale, Volunteer
Sigma Tau Gamma Fraternity-Central Michigan Alpha Sigma Phi Fraternity-Central Michigan
Member Pleasantville Presbyterian Church, Pleasantville, New York
Member Pinnacle Presbyterian Church, Scottsdale, Arizona
In lieu of Flowers, memorial contributions can be made to this endowed scholarship in Ron's name at Oakland University. https://securelb.imodules.com/s/1001/g20/form.aspx?sid=1001&gid=4&pgid=1902&cid=4186&bledit=1&dids=3392&appealcode=H0925KEV
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Joanne Smith Hauncher
November 18, 2025
Ron Kevern was the kindest most caring person. He touched so many lives of his friends and past students. He will be sadly missed.
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Carole Kreitmeyer Beckett
November 17, 2025
What a guy. Loved by all his students.
Carole Kreitmeyer Beckett
Class of 1960
Rick Bernstein
October 29, 2025
My heartfelt condolences to the family of Ron Kevern. I knew him since my time as a student at Oakland. He was one of the nicest people i have ever known. It was an honor to have been his friend since the 1970's. He had some very interesting stories of his adventures and the people he had met and had a positive impact on. When in Scottsdale, I always looked Ron and Marilyn up and we got together on numerous occasions over the years. He will be genuinely missed.
With Great Admiration,
Richard S Bernstein
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