Ronald H. Van Doorne

He was born May 31, 1936, in Mt. Clemens, Mich., son of the late Maurice and Mary (Schuster) Van Doorne.

Ronald attended Lawrence Technical College and proudly served in the United States Air Force. He worked as an engineer for TRW, retiring after 35 years of service. Ronald was a member of St. Rose Church in Channing.

He enjoyed photography, fishing, hunting and the outdoors. Ronald especially loved the time spent with family and friends.

Survivors include his son, Terence (Janine) Van Doorne of Grove City, Pa.; two daughters, Rhonda Barefield of Harper Woods, Mich., and Katharine Corbit of Eastpointe, Mich.; one brother, Robert Van Doorne of Harrison Township, Mich.; former wife, Patricia Nasser-Van Doorne of Tyler, Texas.; sister-in-law, Prudence Van Doorne of Shelby Township, Mich.; grandchildren, Cynthia Leonards, Stephanie (Eric) Divito, Sarah Corbit, Jenae (Cole Harder) Van Doorne, Marisa (Derrick Brown) Van Doorne, and Terence Jacob “T.J.” Van Doorne; six great-grandchildren, Chloe, Addison, Angelina, Ace, Hadley and Harper; and by his longtime companion of 27 years, Lorraine Roemelen of Prudenville, Mich.

In addition to his parents, Ronald was preceded in death by his brother, Thomas Van Doorne; one sister, Veronica Guzinski; son-in-law, David “Rick” Barefield; sister-in-law, Marilyn Van Doorne; and brother-in-law, Gerald Guzinski.

Visitation will be from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Friday, Aug. 30 at St. Rose Catholic Church in Channing.

The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Friday at the church.

Rev. Fr. Dan Malone will officiate.

Burial will be in Whispering Pines Cemetery in Ralph.

You may leave a condolence or tribute for Ronald’s family online at www.JacobsFuneralHomes.com.

The family has chosen the Jacobs Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Iron Mountain, to honor Ronald’s legacy of life.