Roland Lee Van Hassel's Obituary
Mr. Roland Lee “Ron” Van Hassel, age 80, passed away Sunday, March 26, 2023 in Ludington, Michigan. He was born in Muskegon on September 28, 1942 to William and Vera (Maycroft) Van Hassel. Ron graduated from Ravenna High School, class of 1960. On August 18, 1962, Ron married the former Janice Clover and they raised their family in Ravenna before moving to Muskegon. Ron was employed by the Ravenna Foundry for 45 years prior to his retirement. He enjoyed woodworking, but his real passion was fishing. He, along with his wife, fished year round on the big lake, little lakes, rivers, and the ice. They were also known to share their catch with friends and neighbors as they hosted many fish fries. Ron was a member of the former Wolf Lake Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janice; two daughters, Tammy (David) Smatlak and Regina (Robb) Lamanna; six grandchildren, Adam (Amanda) Knoll, Ashley Schultz, Hannah Schultz, Kayla Schultz, Joey Smatlak, and Jackson Lamanna; eight great-grandchildren, Mikaedam, KJ, Rowan, Connor, Camden, Eli, Abby, and Easton. SERVICES for Ron will be held 1:00 PM Monday, April 3, 2023 at The Ravenna Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 3570 Thomas St., Ravenna, MI 49451. VISITATION will be one hour prior to his service. You may sign his online guestbook at www.sytsemafh.com
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