Ronald Galarneau
June 9th, 1942 - August 3rd, 2024
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Ronald's Obituary
Ronald E. Galarneau, 82, of Rodney, MI passed away at his home on Saturday, August 3, 2024.
Ron was born June 9, 1942, in Detroit, MI to Vincent and Ella Galarneau. He lived in the Howell area till he moved to Rodney in early 90s. He loved his job as a security guard and always said that was his favorite job. He loved being a dad and grandpa and spending time with children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and grand-dogs. He also enjoyed farming and raising cattle, chickens, and various other farm critters. He had a green thumb and proudly planted his garden every year. He loved his coffee and had the largest sweet tooth. He will be remembered for his love of being outdoors and enjoying his classics movies.
Surviving are his lifelong friend and partner - Nancy; four daughters - Ronda Mackenzie, Tammy (Sam) Olsen, Candi (Kevin) Gabrielse, and Samantha Galarneau; eight grandchildren - Josh (Laura) Gabrielse, J. Mackenzie, Jessica (Nate) Wilder, Breanna (Matt) Hillabrandt, William (Paige) Woodstock, Ryan Grey, Jacob Sharpe, Cooper Galarneau; 9 great-grandchildren; and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
Preceding him in death were his parents; three sisters - Betty, Donna & Joyce; and two brothers - Kenneth & Clayton.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Trinity Baptist Church, 600 W Main Street, Farwell, Michigan. Private family inurnment will follow in Martiny Township Cemetery, Rodney. Arrangements were entrusted to Clark Chapel and Cremation Services – Starks Family Funeral Homes, 405 Center St, Dowagiac. Please visit Ron’s personalized webpage to share a memory or leave a condolence to his family at www.clarkch.com.
Ron was born June 9, 1942, in Detroit, MI to Vincent and Ella Galarneau. He lived in the Howell area till he moved to Rodney in early 90s. He loved his job as a security guard and always said that was his favorite job. He loved being a dad and grandpa and spending time with children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and grand-dogs. He also enjoyed farming and raising cattle, chickens, and various other farm critters. He had a green thumb and proudly planted his garden every year. He loved his coffee and had the largest sweet tooth. He will be remembered for his love of being outdoors and enjoying his classics movies.
Surviving are his lifelong friend and partner - Nancy; four daughters - Ronda Mackenzie, Tammy (Sam) Olsen, Candi (Kevin) Gabrielse, and Samantha Galarneau; eight grandchildren - Josh (Laura) Gabrielse, J. Mackenzie, Jessica (Nate) Wilder, Breanna (Matt) Hillabrandt, William (Paige) Woodstock, Ryan Grey, Jacob Sharpe, Cooper Galarneau; 9 great-grandchildren; and many nephews, nieces and cousins.
Preceding him in death were his parents; three sisters - Betty, Donna & Joyce; and two brothers - Kenneth & Clayton.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, August 8, 2024, at Trinity Baptist Church, 600 W Main Street, Farwell, Michigan. Private family inurnment will follow in Martiny Township Cemetery, Rodney. Arrangements were entrusted to Clark Chapel and Cremation Services – Starks Family Funeral Homes, 405 Center St, Dowagiac. Please visit Ron’s personalized webpage to share a memory or leave a condolence to his family at www.clarkch.com.
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