Mr. Ronald Ruwersma

Mr. Ronald Ruwersma, age 75, of Coopersville, passed away on Saturday July 19, 2025. He is survived by his wife of 49 years Denise (Rasch), and sons: Troy (Andrea) Ruwersma, Chad (Nikki) Ruwersma, Terry Ruwersma, daughters: Jamilyn Ruwersma (Ted Goodno), Becky Vroma, grandchildren Madison, Hunter, Emma, Brielle, Sophie, Maya, Marquis, as well as his siblings: Ruthann Gregones (Fred Ransom), Wes (Linda) Ruwersma, Bob (Michelle) Ruwersma, Rand (Cindy) Ruwersma, and In-laws Chris Knapp, Charlene Rasch, Steve (Sue) Rasch, Bill Rasch, Chuck (Sue) Rasch, Deb (Dave) Clelland, Julie (Joe) Meerman, Robbi (Steve) VanTimmeren, Jackie Rasch, Gerrie (Mark) Morgan, Marty (Candi) Rasch, and many nieces and nephews. Ron was preceded in death by his parents Wesley and Ruth Ruwersma, in laws: Bill and Rosemary Rasch, Dan Rasch, Terry Rasch, Robin Rasch, Ron Knapp. Ron had a strong faith and was a very family-oriented man who believed in learning by doing. He always had to have projects. He loved family time, card games (poker), time with friends, watching his grandchildren grow, and any martial art/sci-if/action movies or shows. He worked 50 years in specialized machine building. Ron instilled ethical hunting and fishing skills to his children and grandchildren. Ron (aka Rotten Ron) loved working in his pole barn fixing pretty much anything that had wheels and a motor. "He has now fixed everything here that he can, he has packed up his tools and is ready to go back HOME!!!" A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Friday July 25, 2025, at 11:00AM at St Joseph Parish, Wright with visitation one hour prior to the Mass. His family will receive visitors on Thursday July 24, 2025, from 4:00-7:00 pm at the Arsulowicz Brothers Remembrance Mortuary, 3525 Remembrance Rd NW. where a Rosary will be prayed Thursday at 3:30PM. Special thanks to the staff at Fountain View that loved him and cared for him these past few months, Jayla, Madi, Eileen, Michelle, Ella, Ebony Latisha, Denise, Rose, Emma, Eva, and many more. Also a special thanks to the Medical Team Hospice, Ben and his team Nikki, Sierra, Paula, Jasmine, and Chad. Memorial Contributions can be made to Lori’s Voice or Walking with Mom’s in Need baby pantry.

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Mr. Ronald Ruwersma

February 1, 1950 - July 19, 2025