In Memory

Ronald Free

FREE, RONALD JAY
Kalamazoo

Passed away on Saturday, May 3, 2014 at Borgess Hospital. Age 72. Ronald was born in Kalamazoo on April 30, 1942, the son of the late Henry and Jessie (Kiel) Free. He attended Davenport University and Parsons Business College. He worked for the Brown Company and Kalamazoo Public Schools. He was a member of Bethel Reformed Church. He enjoyed playing bingo, fishing and going on nature walks. He had a big heart and a kind soul. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Judith (Onderlinde) Free; two sons and one daughter, Michael (Tracy) Free of Galesburg, Randy (Tammy Nye) Free of Richland and Tammy (Steve) Durian of Richland; five grandchildren, Hailee, Bryan (Ayriel), Andrew, Alexandra and Angel; three great-grandchildren, Deven, Brailynn and Colton; one brother and one sister, Stan Free and Julie (Jeff) Whelan; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Free; and one brother-in-law, Ronald Onderlinde. Friends may visit with the family from 12 - 1 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2014 at the Langeland Family Funeral Homes, Westside Chapel, 3926 South 9th Street, where the funeral service will follow at 1 p.m. Pastor Dave Armstrong will officiate. Private interment will take place in Mt. Ever-Rest Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Reformed Church or the
American Lung Association
. Please visit Ronald's personalized web page at www.langelands.com - See more at: http://obits.mlive.com/obituaries/kalamazoo/obituary.aspx?pid=170926401#sthash.lZXC44fB.dpuf