Ron Summers, 69

Ronald Lee Summers, age 69, of Three Rivers, passed away at his home on Thursday, July 25, 2024 following a brief illness. He was born on April 19, 1955 in South Bend, the son of Harvey and Mildred (Nichols) Summers. On February 14, 2020 he married Margie Avery in Three Rivers. Ron was a simple man who enjoyed the simple things in life; work, softball, golf, and family. Ron worked in the RV industry for over 50 years, starting his career at Holiday Rambler, moving on to Four Winds and Monaco, then retiring from Lippert in February of 2024. He was also employed by the City of Elkhart, with the duty of Concessions Manager for the surrounding athletic venues. Anyone who knew Ron, was aware of his love for the game of softball. He was an umpire for the USA/ASA (Amateur Softball Association) for over 40 years. Ron umpired multiple slow-pitch national championships, a multitude of games in the Elkhart, Nappanee, and Goshen areas, and was inducted into the ASA Hall of Fame in 2014. When he wasn’t working, or umpiring, or golfing, Ron enjoyed spending time with his loving family, even taking a family trip with over 40 family members, where he talked about softball the entire trip.

Ron is survived by his loving wife, Margie; 7 children; Kelly (Carol) Watkins, Candy (Harold) Wright, Cindy (Tommy) Farris, Angela (Mike) Keres, Jeremy (Candice) Summers, Troy Watkins, and Jennifer (Michael) Burelison; 14 grandchildren; Brandi (Jose`) Garcia, Kyle (Susan) Wright, Austin (Abby) Farris, Hailey (Nicholas) Smith, Austin Watkins, Brandon Kores, Jeremy (Karri) Czerkiewicz, Kyle Keres, Ashlyn Summers, David Charles, Connor Charles, Kyla Winters, Michael (Leah) Wright, and Melissa Wright; 21 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren; siblings; Terry (Karen) Summers, Darlene (Dick) Snyder, Sherry Summers, Joseph “Rick” (Rebecca) Summers, Mary Munger, and Bruce (Stephanie) Summers; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents Harvey and Mildred Summers, brother Steve Summers, sister Carol Durham, and an infant child.

In keeping with family wishes, cremation is being conducted. A celebration of Ron’s life will take place on Sunday, August 4, 2024 at 2PM at Creekside Church of the Brethren (60455 County Road 113, Elkhart, IN 46517) Following the memorial service, food will be provided and more stories will be shared. Condolences and memories may be expressed to the family at eickhofffuneralhome.com