Mr. Ronald John Kasher's Obituary
Ronald John Kasher, 83, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2017. He was born on March 15, 1934 to Molly M. and Michael J. Kasher at Spruce Location near Eveleth, Minnesota, the current home of the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. Ron moved with his parents to Pontiac, MI in 1936. He attended Wisner Elementary, Lincoln Jr. High and graduated from Pontiac Central High School in 1952. He was a member of the Pontiac H.S. band; became head librarian for 1 year and head manager for his last two years. He attended the National Music Camp in 1950 on scholarship, as well as, being selected for the school’s National Honor Society in his senior year. Ron graduated from Western Michigan University in 1956 with a B.S. degree. While there, he participated in track and field, cross country as well as, student government. He was also a member of the Men’s Judicial Court for 2 years and the Smith Burnham Hall Dorm Council. He was a floor proctor at that hall in his last 2 years of school. Mr. Kasher graduated as a 2nd LT. from Western’s R.O.T.C. program and armor school. He was a member of Western’s Saber and Keys Society. He gained the rank of Captain in reserves as C.O. of HCO. Mr. Kasher was hired by the Pontiac City School system in 1956 and served that system in the capacity of social studies, teacher, attendance officer, administrative assistant and assistant principal at Eastern Jr., Kennedy Jr. and Madison Jr., prior to coming to Muskegon H.S. as assistant principal in 1972 a position he held until retirement in 1993. Ronald was preceded in death by both parents as well as a step brother, Charles Watters of El Paso, TX. He is survived by his wife, Nancy and three children, Sheryl Voege of Marcellus, MI, Ann Paul (Dean) of Sault Ste. Marie, MI and Michael D. Kasher (Jamie); four grandchildren, Seth J. Voege, Brandon D. Paul, Nolan M. Kasher and Olivia N. Kasher and half-brother, Greg Watters of El Paso, TX. A Funeral Service will be held at 10 AM Saturday, November 4, 2017 at McGraft Memorial Congregational Church. Visitation will be held 5-8 PM Friday, November 3, 2017 at The Lee Chapel, 6291 S. Harvey St. 231-798-1100. Memorial Contribution can be made to The Muskegon Rescue Mission or The Mission for Area People. “Don’t shed a tear over me from labors left was yet undone! The Lord has set me free!”
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