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Ronald W. LaBelle
Ronald W. LaBelle
Mr. Ronald W. LaBelle, age 74, of Nashville passed away Tuesday, March 31st, 2015 at Pennock Hospital, Hastings, MI.
Ron was born in Onaway, MI on July 12, 1940, the son of the late Charles W. and Mildred G. (Dunbar) LaBelle. He was raised in the Williamston area and graduated from Williamston High School in 1958. He joined the United States Army and was honorably discharged after his years of service.
Ron was employed at General Motors for over 30 years. While working at GM, Ron held several positions in the company but retired as an Engine Tester; his last project was the development of the Quad 4 engine.
He enjoyed being outdoors hunting, and fishing, After retiring, Ron traveled the country hunting big game from the Southern United State to Alaska. Through the years he has bagged several trophy class animals including Moose, Elk, Mule Deer and Caribou. On many of these trips, when he wasn't in the field hunting he was trying his luck in a local stream or lake in search a good catch. Ron believed strongly in utilizing the bounty of his game, and never wasted any of the meat. He often would bring venison home to his family and friends for their enjoyment. Ron also enjoyed playing pool and visiting area casinos
Ronald is survived by his two daughters, Ronda (Ted) Edinger, Yevone Bergeron, two sisters, Mary Johnson, Joyce LaBelle, grandchildren Nicole L. Edinger (Fawn Smith), Amber (Jordan) Carley, 5 great grandchildren Dillon Markley,Shane Markley, Caitlyn Markley, Aydan Carley, and Eli Carley.
He was preceded in death brothers Kenneth, sisters Virginia Dixon, Iris Haas,
Memorial Service will be held at The Daniels Funeral Home, Nashville, MI, at 2 PM on Saturday, April 4th, with Pastor Joe Benedict officiating.
The family will receive visitors one hour prior to the memorial service beginning Saturday at 1 PM at Daniels Funeral Home.
Interment will take place privately in Onaway, MI.
Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Daniels Funeral Home in Nashville. For further details please visit our website at www.danielsfuneralhome.net