Ronald Edward Germain, 85 of Bridgman passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016 at the Hanson Hospice Center, Lincoln Township.
A funeral service will be held 11 AM Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9650 N. Church Street, Bridgman with Reverend Thomas Brazinsky officiating. Friends may meet with the family 5 - 7 PM Monday, at the Boyd Chapel of Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, 9191 Red Arrow Hwy, Bridgman. Burial will be in Graceland Cemetery, Bridgman. As an expression of sympathy memorial contributions may be given to Immanuel Lutheran Church, PO Box 26, Bridgman, MI 49106. Online condolences accepted at www.PikeFH.com
Ron was born November 22, 1931 in Chicago, the son of the late Edward J. and Alma (Schultz) Germain. After graduating Bridgman High School in 1949 Ron served his country in Germany in the United States Army. On March 13, 1965 he married Alice Eleanor Schaffer. Ron oversaw the family business, Bowling Green County Club in Bridgman and retired from Indiana Michigan Power where he worked as a welder at the DC Cook Plant. Ron was a part of the Lake Township Fire Department and ambulance crew for many years and had served as the township Treasurer for 18 years.
Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Alice; four children: Todd (Tamara) Germain, Brett (Stacey) Germain, Terry (Sue) Germain and Shelley Yuran; seven grandchildren: Spencer, Tucker, Audrey, McKenna, Scott, Ashley and Ariel, ; four great grandchildren; two sisters: Carol Rafferty and Dolly (Randy) Pschigoda.
Visitation
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM ,Monday, December 5, 2016
Pike Funeral and Cremation Services, The Boyd Chapel
9191 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, MI 49106
Funeral Service
11:00 AM ,Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Immanuel Lutheran Church
9560 Church Street Bridgman, MI 49106
Commital Service with Military Rites
Tuesday, December 6, 2016
Graceland Cemetery
8550 Red Arrow Hwy Bridgman, MI 49106