Ronald James Schocke
Ronald James Schocke
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Ron spent many years working for Twist Drill in the Human Resource Department before buying Romeo Nursing Center in the early 1970's. He then purchased Romeo Continuing Care before selling both facilities and retiring on December 21, 2016. He cared for not only the patients entrusted to him, but their families and also his employees. Romeo Nursing Center was one of the first nursing homes in Michigan to garner a 5 Star rating. Ron always attributed this excellent care to every single employee.
Ron loved to do many things. Golf was a weekly, many times more, occurrence.You could find him on the golf course rain or shine as golf would morph into cut throat euchre games.
The Romeo Family Restaurant was a favorite spot with meals eaten there several times a week at the 'Round Table'.
He is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Lisa Schocke, children Jim (Lisa) Schocke, Jennie (Ara) Krimian, Michael Schocke, Andy (Sabrina) Schocke, and Stephen (Brooke) Schocke. He is also survived by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, and also his brother Gary (Marge) Schocke. Ron was preceded in death by his parents and son Chris in 1986
Funeral services will take place on Friday, December 22 at 11 am with Pastor Mark Evans officiating at the Henry M. Malburg Funeral Home. Visitation will be on Thursday, December 21, 2023 from 3pm-8pm.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Hillsdale College.
https://www.hillsdale.edu/information-for/donors-friends/
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Sarah Rasmussen
December 21, 2023
Ron was a great person to work with at Romeo Nursing Center and Romeo Continuing Care. His leadership and values for excellent care of residents and families was outstanding. He treated all staff like family and as a result got the best from all of us. He always put the residents first and showed us that his model for care was unbeatable in the industry.
I loved my time there and appreciate the results we were able to achieve providing exceptional long term care. We were able to spend lots of time with residents. Always part of meal times and involved in activities that improved the quality of their lives. Families loved it and were comfortable leaving their loved one in our care. It was definitely a home like setting with love; Siting on the porch on summer days, playing bingo, playing cards, jigsaw puzzles, music from local church choir members, piano sing alongs all enabled us to brighten their days. We were able to do this because of Ron´s vision for how care was to be provided. His expectations made all the difference.
I am grateful for the recommendation Lisa gave Ron when he offered me a position as director of nursing for four years prior to the facility closing. It was the best opportunity of my nursing career.
Thanks to Sabrina for arranging a get together a few months ago. It was great to spend time with Ron reminiscing our time together and seeing coworkers. He will be remembered by many.
Comfort and peace to his family. Know that he impacted and improved the lives of so very many.
Sarah Rasmussen
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Bryan Ellis
December 20, 2023
I met Ron when we were freshmen at WMU in 1960. Since then, he has been truly a great friend with a terrific sense of humor. He was easy to be with, without an agenda except wanting to know you an hang out with you. His medical issues unfortunately, took over his life, but he was always there when the college group got together. I will very much miss him and l thank him for the time we spent together and his friendship.
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