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Ronald Roger Rhoades, age 65, of Schoolcraft, passed away Friday, July 30, 2021 at Bronson Methodist Hospital of Kalamazoo.
Ronald was born in Dowagiac on February 9, 1956, the son of Clarence Nelson Rhoades and Dorothy Marie (Reish) Rhoades. On July 23, 1977, in Marcellus, he married the love of his life, Pamela Joyce Stuck, who survives him in his death.
Ronald was a foundry worker for many years, although his true passion was farming. Ronald loved spending time with his family and anything to do with farming, fishing, hunting, or the outdoors.
Ronald is survived by his wife Pamela Joyce Rhoades; daughter Amanda (Michael) Grunwell of Schoolcraft; Jason (Janice) Rhoades of Marcellus; granddaughters Kerstin and Keiauna Rhoades; siblings Sandy (Dale) Davidhizar of Jones, Don (Cindy) Rhoades of Lawton, Jeff (Lisa) Rhoades of Marcellus, Bruce Rhoades of Schoolcraft; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Ronald is preceded in death by his parents Clarence and Dorothy Rhoades; father-in-law Pete Stuck; uncles Ken and Maynard Reish.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 and 5 to 7pm on Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Mater-Ralston Funeral Home in Marcellus. Services will be held August 4, 2021 at 11am with Pastor Joshua Wiggins officiating. Burial will follow at Marcellus Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to CurePSP (www.curepsp.org or CurePSP, 1216 Broadway, 2nd Floor, New York, NY 10001) for the awareness, education, care and cure for Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Online condolences may be left at www.materralstonfuneralhome.com
