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Ron graduated from Pocahontas High School in 1968. On June 5, 1971 he married his best friend Diana Burgess. He then received his engineering degree from General Motors Institute in 1973 and received his master's degree in business administration in 1987 from Eastern Michigan University.
Ron worked as a plant manager in the automotive industry for more than 20 years, living in Michigan, Ohio, Tennessee, and Missouri.
Ron was preceded in death by his mother, Beverly Lumsden, his son, Christopher Todd Lumsden, his father, Wilbur Lumsden, brothers-in-law, Paul Spear and Donnie Burgess, his mother-in-law, Kate Burgess, and his father-in- law, Gene Burgess.
Ron is survived by his loving wife Diana Lumsden, his son, Brent (Kate) Lumsden, his siblings: Marilyn (Neil) Batchelor, Marge Spear, Tom (Kathy) Lumsden, Mark (Jes) Lumsden, and Maichelle Winters, his grandchildren: Kai Lunden, Ezra Lunden, and Branden Lumsden, and many nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank their friends, neighbors and everyone who has reached out during this difficult time. They would also like to thank the doctors and nurses of Great River Health for doing everything medically possible to take care of Ron during his last day.
Ron will be GREATLY missed by all who knew him. He was always selfless and would do anything for anyone. He loved life, his family and his friends. Although he may no longer be on earth, his laughter and his sense of humor will forever be engrained in anyone who knew him. His candid humor and his famous one-liners will forever be with us.
We love you Ron, and we will cherish the time we were blessed to share with you during our time on this earth.
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Bridget Taylor
July 7, 2024
Paul Erickson told us about Ron's passing away on his trip home from Tall Pines. Though I only knew him for his two weeks - last year and this year- I really enjoyed the conversations with him. His engineering mind stood out and his passion for details- I was touched he made us a cribbage board and bottle lamp, and got the feeling he was such a family man- I'm sure he will be missed so much by all of you. Tall Pines Camp (Earl, Ryan, and Bridget) send our condolences to you. I have honored him in our latest fishing blog "Redemption" (the label on the bottle lamp he made for us). https://www.tallpinescamp.com/post/redemption
Mary Wilson
June 29, 2024
Ron Lumsden, affectionately known as Lumpy to those of us who worked with him. He was the best boss I ever had and a great person and friend. He called me every year on my birthday. He will be missed by all who knew him. Great soul, wonderful spirit and true friend. I'm so sorry for Diana and Brent, he cherished you guys.
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