Ronald John Kowalewski

Ronald John Kowalewski

Ronald Kowalewski Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Lake Funeral Home - Saranac on Dec. 11, 2025.
Ronald John Kowalewski age 73 of Saranac formerly of Detroit passed away December 1, 2025. He was born August 25, 1952 in Detroit, Michigan the son of John and Stella (Sowa) Kowaleski. Ron married Nancy Ann Smietana September 9, 1974 , she preceded him in death.

Ron worked as a Police Officer in Detroit where he was in command of the 80 Reserve. After he retired as a Police Officer he worked as an over the road truck driver for JDC Logistics and later USA Trucking. After he finished driving he moved to Saranac for later years in life.

Ron is survived by a close friend Jeff Purdey of Saranac.

Cremation has taken place and a Celebration of life will be held at a later date. Arrangements in care of Lake Funeral Home in Saranac.

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158 Mill St. P.O. Box 51, Saranac, MI 48881

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