Ronald D. Cobb, 72, our beloved husband, father and grandfather passed peacefully into his eternal pain free life after a gallant, courageous battle with cancer surrounded by his loving family Saturday, June 17, 2017.
Ron was born March 10, 1945, in Lansing, Michigan, the second son of Jennie (Morey) and Kenneth Cobb. He was preceded in death by his parents and younger brothers, Don and Bill along with brother-in-law Fred Ellsworth, and mother and father-in-law Bill and Gerry Beechler. He will be held close in the hearts and memories of his loving wife Chris, son and daughter-in-law David and Jennifer, daughter and son-in-law Jody and Nathan Mehren and beloved grandsons Hunter Cobb and Liam and Rory Mehren. He will be forever cherished by his brothers Kendall, Chuck (Denise), sister Linda Ellsworth,, sisters-in-law Kathy Cobb, Ginny Cobb, in-laws Jan and Wendell Workman ,Tom and Carol Beechler and many extended family members.
He grew up in the Shepherd, Fowlerville, DeWitt and St. Johns areas. Ron was an Army National Guard/Army Reserve veteran. He was a dedicated firefighter for over 40 years for the St. Johns and Ovid fire departments and a fire marshal and arson investigator for several local fire agencies during his career. He retired from Federal-Mogul after 28 years of loyal service.
He was an avid, skilled hunter and fisherman who lovingly shared his skills with “his boys.” He was one of the kindest and caring souls ever put on earth and gave selflessly to anyone who was in need. He could nurture, tame and heal any needy animal and did so on many occasions. He had a rare zest for life that was infectious. He made us all better people because of the kind of man he was. He will be missed so, but his spirit will live on in our cherished memories.
“When I am gone, release me, let me go. I have so many things to see and do. You mustn’t tie yourself to me with tears. Be happy that we had so many years. I gave you my love. You can only guess how much you gave to me in happiness. I thank you for the love you’ve shown, but now it’s time that I traveled alone. So grieve awhile for me if grieve you must. Then let your grief be comforted by trust. It’s only for a while that we must part, so bless the memories with your heart. I won’t be far away, for life goes on. So if you need me, call and I will come. Though you can’t see or touch me I’ll be near and if you listen with your heart, you’ll hear all of my love around you soft and clear. And then, when you must come this way alone, I’ll greet you with a smile and welcome you home… anonymous”
Per Ron’s request, a joyous celebration of his life will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to the Capital Area Humane Society. The family was assisted with these arrangements by Keck-Coleman Funeral Home, St. Johns.
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