Flew to his eternal home surrounded by his wife, children, and brother on January 8, 2017 at the age of 73. Ron was born on September 11, 1943 in Lansing, Michigan to Robert and Alice (Cook) Fox. He graduated from Grand Ledge High School Class of 1961 and then proudly served his country in the United States Navy from 1961-1966. Ron worked for General Motors until retirement in 1997. Ron dedicated countless hours to his beloved St. Casimir Church where he actively volunteered and participated in many groups, councils, and dinners. Ron loved golfing, bowling, fishing, but camping with his wife, kids and grandkids and generally spending time with his family was his true passion. Ron loved spending time with his grandkids and always supported them at their activities. Ron was a friend to all he met and was always willing to lend a hand to help.

He is preceded in death by his parents and a brother James (Val) Fox. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife Susan (Ellis) Fox; his children, Steve (Leticia) Fox, Tami (Josh) Brewer, Trisha (Joel) Gerring, Stacy (Weston) Barrett; his grandchildren, Daniel, Dustin, Alex, Aidan, Jessica, Madaline, Lillian “Bug”, Maxwell, and baby girl on the way; a brother, Dennis (Lisa) Fox, along with many in-laws, cousins, nieces, and nephews.

The Funeral Mass will be Celebrated Saturday, January 14, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Casimir Catholic Church with Rev. Fr. Bill Lugger as Celebrant. The family will receive friends Friday from 1:00-4:00 p.m. and 6:00-8:00 p.m. at the Palmer Bush & Jensen Family Funeral Home, Delta Chapel where the Rosary will be prayed at 7:00 p.m. Visitation will continue Saturday at the church at 10:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the 2nd Sunday 100th Anniversary Celebration Fund or the Advent House in memory of Ron and his passion for both.