Ronald J. Roggenbuck

December 18, 1937 - June 30, 2017

RONALD J. ROGGENBUCK, age 79 of Harbor Beach, passed away Friday, June 30, 2017 in Bad Axe. He was born on December 18, 1937 in Harbor Beach to the late Henry and Magdalene (Holdwick) Roggenbuck. Ron farmed in Helena his whole life. He was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, the Ruth Knights of Columbus, St. Anthony’s Men’s Club, where he was treasurer, the church choir, 4 H Leader for many years, a Lay Minister for the Church, and ministered to the sick. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and playing cards. He enjoyed his trips out west and to Canada every year. Ron is survived by his siblings: William Roggenbuck and his wife Rosemary of Harbor Beach, Barthol Roggenbuck and his wife Elanor of Harbor Beach, Robert Roggenbuck of Harbor Beach, Michael Roggenbuck and his wife Pat of Harbor Beach, John Roggenbuck and his wife Linda of Harbor Beach, Joseph Roggenbuck of Blacksburg, Virginia, Sister Margaret Anne Roggenbuck of Adrian, Evelyn Stein and her husband Roy of Harbor Beach, Jean Merkler of Fort Wayne, Indiana, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister: Mary June Roggenbuck, brother Gerald Roggenbuck, Infant brother John, brother-in-law Don Merkler, and sisters-in-law Linda Roggenbuck and Geraldine Roggenbuck. Funeral mass for Ron will be Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 11 am, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church,of the Holy Name of Mary Parish, with Fr. William Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation for Ron will be Tuesday, from 2-8pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home. Visitation on Wednesday will be at the church beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. A joint Rosary Service between the Knights of Columbus and the Men’s Club will be on Tuesday at 7 pm at the funeral home. A Parish Vigil Service will take place also on Tuesday at 7:30 pm at the funeral home. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com