Ronald Slick Obituary
Beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, at his home, with his family at his side. Age 65 years.
The son of Lucille Ida (Hoppe) Slick and the late Gordon Ward Slick, Ron was born on December 18, 1959, in Saginaw, Michigan. Ron graduated from Merrill High School with the class of 1979. He was a proud volunteer firefighter since 2000 for the Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Department for over 25 years of loyal and dedicated service. Ron also worked at Kenny Inc and Kenny Brothers Farm for many years. He was a member of VFW Post 7302. Ron and his fellow firefighters made an annual trip to the Michigan State Firemen's Memorial in Roscommon, Michigan—a tradition he cherished deeply. He also enjoyed spending time at the casino, as well as hunting and fishing. Above all, Ron cherished the time with his family and loved ones.
Surviving are his mother, Lucille Slick; brothers and sisters, Randy (Penny) Slick, Louann (Tim) Rohn, Christine (Gerald) Eurich, Aaron (Heather) Slick; nieces and nephews, Michael (Rebekkah) Eurich, Rebecca (JD) Mielke, Tyler Stafford (Kasey), Cassidy Rohn (Alex), Adam Engel, Emily Slick; great-nieces and nephews; Kenley, Grayson, Alaina, Alex, Xander, Caleb, Clara. Also surviving are many extended family members and friends. Besides his father, Gordon Slick; Ron was preceded in death by his brother, Charles Slick; and uncle, Dale Slick.
The family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Covenant at Home Hospice for their kind and compassionate care of Ron.
Funeral service will take place at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, November 3, 2025, at W. L. Case and Company Funeral Directors, 125 E. Saginaw St, Merrill, MI 48637. Rev. Mike Reeves will officiate with burial to follow at Lakefield Township Cemetery. Friends may visit the family from 2:00 - 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 2, 2025, and from 10:00 a.m. until the time of service on Monday at the funeral chapel. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider memorials to Jonesfield Lakefield Fire Department or Covenant at Home Hospice.
Please share your condolences and memories with the family at visitation, service, or online at www.casefuneralhome.com.
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125 E. Saginaw St., Merrill, MI 48637
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