Ronald J. Mausolf

Ronald Joseph Mausolf, 69, passed away on January 15, 2022 after a valiant fight with complications before and after a heart transplant. Ronald was born November 13, 1952 to the late Orville and Marie Mausolf. Ronald (Ron) graduated from Harbor Beach High School in 1971. He worked various jobs out of high school perfecting his skills, until starting his own business, Thumb Cooling, in 1979. Ron married the love of his life Kathleen (Kathy) on August 6, 1977. They raised three children together, both of them being an incredible example of hard work, dedication, and love of family and Jesus. Being from a big family, Ron enjoyed gathering for any event, especially with his children and grandchildren, but also with friends. Ron was the highlight of any gathering. His laugh was infectious, his stories were legendary, and his hospitality (making sure everyone was adequately hydrated) was unparalleled. Ron’s love for cars started at a young age and continued through his adulthood. Ron and Kathy enjoyed gardening and canning together, and sharing the fruits of their labor with others. Ron loved to make big breakfasts for anyone staying over and you were not going to make it out of the driveway without trying his salsa or pickles, or tasting what was in season. Ron loved golfing and always made time for a round or two with family and friends. After retirement, Ron continued learning and perfecting new skills. He made sophisticated wooden toys for his grandchildren and his last project was designing and building a gazebo. His memory will be kept alive and cherished by his wife Kathy and three children, Crystal (Brett) Whitman of Birch Run, Kyle (Michele) Mausolf of Marlette, and Kelsey (Galen) Stone of Grand Blanc, 7 grandchildren: Reese, Griffin, and Sloane (Whitman); Phineas and Mazeus (Mausolf); Jace and Tyson (Stone); siblings: Linda (Dan) Cook of Harbor Beach, Bonnie (Ronn) Erdody of Bay City, Daniel (Liana) Mausolf of Hawaii, Diane Manenti of Harbor Beach, Cindy (Tom) Oparka of Harbor Beach, and Jean Mausolf of Harbor Beach; brother and sister in-laws: Suellen (Raymond) Emerick of Port Hope, Keith (Patricia) Pochert of Arkansas, Phyllis Oparka of Shelby Twp, Audrey Pochert of St. Clair, and Norma (Mark) Safran of Clinton Twp; and many nieces and nephews. He will also be remembered by his son Chad (Stacey) Ward of California. He was preceded in death by his parents Orville and Marie Mausolf; mother and father-in-law Theodore and Mildred Pochert; brother, David Mausolf; sister Joan Mausolf; and brother- in-law Stanley Oparka. Funeral service for Ron will be Friday, January 21 at 11 AM at St. John Lutheran Church in Port Hope. Cremation to follow. Visitation for Ron will be held from 2:00-8:00 PM at Ramsey Funeral Home of Harbor Beach on Wednesday, January 19 and Thursday, January 20. Visitation on Friday will be at the church, beginning at 10 am until time of services at 11 am. A scripture service will take place Thursday, at 7 pm at the Ramsey Funeral Home. Please consider memorials that may be given to St. John Lutheran Church stained glass window fund or Gift of Life Michigan. Memories can be shared at www.RamseyFH.com

Ronald J. Mausolf

November 13, 1952 - January 15, 2022