Ronald J. Beemer's Obituary
Ronald Judd Beemer, age 88, passed away on Sunday, November 26, 2023. He was born on July 12, 1935, to Wilbur and Evelyn (Heffner) Beemer in Grand Rapids, MI. After graduating from Grand Rapids South High in 1954 he went on to graduate from Western Michigan University in 1958, where he was an active member of the Cooley Clubbers of the Wesley Foundation for many years. Ronald was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church, and his faith was very important to him. On October 21, 1961, Ron married his wife, Louise Swagart, and they went on to have three children, Gregg, Todd, and Rhonda. They were married for 60 years before Louise’s death in 2021. He had a lifelong love of sports, working for Wilson Sporting Goods for 25 years, and officiating football, basketball, and baseball. He was the president of the Southern Little League for several years and served as a coach to his sons throughout their childhood. He also loved playing golf and bowling. Ron was known for his love of music and people, and loved singing every day, from choirs to the halls of the Hume Home. He used his songs to bring joy to the people around him. Ron will be lovingly remembered by his three children: Gregg (Barbara) Beemer, Todd (Laurie) Beemer, and Rhonda (Timothy) Prater; grandchildren: Danielle (Matt), Blake, Katie, Jenna, Elise, and Lauren; great-grandchildren: Chance, Pierce, Jolene, and Charlie; sister, Sandy Zych; sisters in-law: Norma Beemer and Betty Beemer; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise; parents, Wilbur and Evelyn Beemer; brothers, Morey Beemer and Terry Beemer; great-grandson, Nolan Hoffmann; and brother in-law, Ray Zych. A MEMORIAL SERVICE will be taking place for Ronald at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at The Lee Chapel of Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services, 6291 Harvey St, Norton Shores, MI, 49444, with VISITATION taking place an hour prior. Memorial contributions may be made to The Hume Home of Muskegon. The family would like to extend special thanks to the loving and compassionate teams of The Hume Home and Hospice of Michigan for the wonderful care Ronald received from them. Please sign the family’s online guestbook and share memories with the family at sytsemafh.com
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