Ronald
Ronald L. Fitzpatrick
Ronnie passed away Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at Hallmark Living in Kalamazoo.
He was born October 8, 1955 in Plainwell the son of Joe and Clarice (Bailey) Fitzpatrick. Ronnie had worked at Rock Tenn Paper Mill in Otsego. After the mill closed he moved with his family to Arkansas. There he had worked for Cherokee Village Service Center until his health declined and he retired.
In his spare time Ronnie enjoyed following NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Dale Earnhardt Jr. In April 1976 he married Maxine Hartwell who passed away in 2015.
Surviving are his daughter, Heidi Holland of Cherokee Village, Arkansas; 3 grandchildren, Madison, Bailey and Jeremiah; his mother, Clarice Fitzpatrick of Plainwell; twin brother, Rodney Fitzpatrick; sisters, Sharon (Phil) Anson and Kim (Mark) Bourdo along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father in 2009 and his wife.
Friends may visit with Ronnie’s family from 5-8 P.M., Friday, August 31, 2018 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.
A funeral service will be held at the Wortham Funeral Home in Arkansas.
Burial will take place at Spotts Cemetery in Poughkeepie, Arkansas.
Contributions in memory of Ron may be made to
American Diabetes Association.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
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Connie
August 29, 2018 at 5:13 pm
Ronnie (dad) was like a dad to me he will be missed and loved
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Agnes Vanarsdal
August 29, 2018 at 5:25 pm
Sharon, Mike and my deepest sympathy.
Agnes Vanarsdal
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Fallyen & Janene Fitzpatrick
August 29, 2018 at 5:27 pm
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your son, brother and father. Know that Ronnie is now at peace.
May God be with all of your family.
Fallyen & Janene Fitzpatrick
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Sheryl White
August 29, 2018 at 5:55 pm
So sorry to hear about Ronnie, he has been such a good friend I really can’t express my feelings in a post There is just to many memories and i was so happy to have had time to visit with him when he came home
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Tami vanarsdal
August 29, 2018 at 5:57 pm
I will really miss ronnie. We had so many many laughs. Ill never forget our dumpster diving, our trips to the races and laughs about many things. I will keep a watch out for the no see em bugs.
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Connie Vanarsdal
August 29, 2018 at 6:22 pm
So sorry Sharon
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Ellen S. Conley Jolliffe
August 29, 2018 at 6:44 pm
I am so sorry for your families loss.
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Donna ( Reed ) Hall
August 29, 2018 at 7:18 pm
I want to send my deepest sympathy To All of Ronnies family!! I’ve know him and his for many years!! May God comfort all of your hearts at this difficult time!! Fly with the Angels Ronnie!!! Love to all of you!! <3
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Jane Mena
August 29, 2018 at 7:27 pm
Spending my deepest condolences. May God comfort you in this dark tome
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Pat Daniels
August 29, 2018 at 8:31 pm
Our hearts are heavy for each one of you. Death can not take our precious memories, he will live on through them. Until we meet again Ronnie where time will be an eternity never to part again.
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Tamey Hemminger
August 29, 2018 at 10:13 pm
So sorry for the loss of Ronnie, prayers for his family at this difficult time.
R.I.P Ronnie.
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Debbie Walley
August 29, 2018 at 10:14 pm
My deepest sympathies to you all. May God be your strength during this difficult time. Debbie Hall Walley.
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Sandy and Dan Fleming
August 29, 2018 at 10:16 pm
Sharon so sorry for your loss. Dan and I want to extend our sincere and deepest sympathy to you and all of his family.
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LaRayne Sweet
August 29, 2018 at 10:44 pm
So sorry to hear this, my prayers are with all of you.
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Pam Dykes
August 29, 2018 at 11:28 pm
My deepest heartfelt condolences to all the Fitzpatrick family..mom,brother,sisters,Heidi,Maddie and Bailey,and Jeremiah..I always called Ronnie a good friend.He will be missed,never forgotten
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Steve Wright
August 30, 2018 at 2:49 am
Sending my deepest condolences to all the Fitzpatrick Family in this difficult time.
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Marla Augustine
August 30, 2018 at 7:23 am
So sorry for your loss our deepest sympathy Ron and Marla Augustine
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Betty Pritchett
August 30, 2018 at 10:14 am
Clarice & family, I am so sorry. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
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Albert and Patsy Hoekstra
August 30, 2018 at 1:39 pm
We are saddened by this news…Ronnie has been a friend of Albert’s most of his life. Albert too suffers with diabetes. We will miss Ron!
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Jay & Deanne Bourdo
August 30, 2018 at 4:50 pm
Sending you all hugs and love. Still having a hard time with this as we really cared for Ronnie. We will miss him and his humor. Prayers sent to you all. Love you guys…
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Lynne Boss Fahrne
August 30, 2018 at 6:54 pm
Clarice and family, so sorry to hear about Ronnie’s passing. God bless you with peace, guidance, love and comfort. Love to all of you.
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Colleen Elkins
August 31, 2018 at 12:18 am
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray the strength of the Lord comforts you all in this difficult time. I am heartbroken for you all. RIP Ronnie
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Denice Lawrence
August 31, 2018 at 6:49 pm
Aunt Clarice, and family I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.
Love you!
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Barb Blanchard
September 3, 2018 at 2:29 pm
Sharon, Phil and family so sorry for your loss.
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Amy Predum & Ashton
September 4, 2018 at 4:15 pm
You will be missed. You were a dear friend to Ashton and I. Hopefully we see you again someday. We miss you and think of you daily.
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He was born October 8, 1955 in Plainwell the son of Joe and Clarice (Bailey) Fitzpatrick. Ronnie had worked at Rock Tenn Paper Mill in Otsego. After the mill closed he moved with his family to Arkansas. There he had worked for Cherokee Village Service Center until his health declined and he retired.
In his spare time Ronnie enjoyed following NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt Sr. and Dale Earnhardt Jr. In April 1976 he married Maxine Hartwell who passed away in 2015.
Surviving are his daughter, Heidi Holland of Cherokee Village, Arkansas; 3 grandchildren, Madison, Bailey and Jeremiah; his mother, Clarice Fitzpatrick of Plainwell; twin brother, Rodney Fitzpatrick; sisters, Sharon (Phil) Anson and Kim (Mark) Bourdo along with many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father in 2009 and his wife.
Friends may visit with Ronnie’s family from 5-8 P.M., Friday, August 31, 2018 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.
A funeral service will be held at the Wortham Funeral Home in Arkansas.
Burial will take place at Spotts Cemetery in Poughkeepie, Arkansas.
Contributions in memory of Ron may be made to
American Diabetes Association.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Ronald L. Fitzpatrick
Condolence Messages
Connie
August 29, 2018 at 5:13 pm
Ronnie (dad) was like a dad to me he will be missed and loved
Reply
Agnes Vanarsdal
August 29, 2018 at 5:25 pm
Sharon, Mike and my deepest sympathy.
Agnes Vanarsdal
Reply
Fallyen & Janene Fitzpatrick
August 29, 2018 at 5:27 pm
Please accept our condolences on the loss of your son, brother and father. Know that Ronnie is now at peace.
May God be with all of your family.
Fallyen & Janene Fitzpatrick
Reply
Sheryl White
August 29, 2018 at 5:55 pm
So sorry to hear about Ronnie, he has been such a good friend I really can’t express my feelings in a post There is just to many memories and i was so happy to have had time to visit with him when he came home
Reply
Tami vanarsdal
August 29, 2018 at 5:57 pm
I will really miss ronnie. We had so many many laughs. Ill never forget our dumpster diving, our trips to the races and laughs about many things. I will keep a watch out for the no see em bugs.
Reply
Connie Vanarsdal
August 29, 2018 at 6:22 pm
So sorry Sharon
Reply
Ellen S. Conley Jolliffe
August 29, 2018 at 6:44 pm
I am so sorry for your families loss.
Reply
Donna ( Reed ) Hall
August 29, 2018 at 7:18 pm
I want to send my deepest sympathy To All of Ronnies family!! I’ve know him and his for many years!! May God comfort all of your hearts at this difficult time!! Fly with the Angels Ronnie!!! Love to all of you!! <3
Reply
Jane Mena
August 29, 2018 at 7:27 pm
Spending my deepest condolences. May God comfort you in this dark tome
Reply
Pat Daniels
August 29, 2018 at 8:31 pm
Our hearts are heavy for each one of you. Death can not take our precious memories, he will live on through them. Until we meet again Ronnie where time will be an eternity never to part again.
Reply
Tamey Hemminger
August 29, 2018 at 10:13 pm
So sorry for the loss of Ronnie, prayers for his family at this difficult time.
R.I.P Ronnie.
Reply
Debbie Walley
August 29, 2018 at 10:14 pm
My deepest sympathies to you all. May God be your strength during this difficult time. Debbie Hall Walley.
Reply
Sandy and Dan Fleming
August 29, 2018 at 10:16 pm
Sharon so sorry for your loss. Dan and I want to extend our sincere and deepest sympathy to you and all of his family.
Reply
LaRayne Sweet
August 29, 2018 at 10:44 pm
So sorry to hear this, my prayers are with all of you.
Reply
Pam Dykes
August 29, 2018 at 11:28 pm
My deepest heartfelt condolences to all the Fitzpatrick family..mom,brother,sisters,Heidi,Maddie and Bailey,and Jeremiah..I always called Ronnie a good friend.He will be missed,never forgotten
Reply
Steve Wright
August 30, 2018 at 2:49 am
Sending my deepest condolences to all the Fitzpatrick Family in this difficult time.
Reply
Marla Augustine
August 30, 2018 at 7:23 am
So sorry for your loss our deepest sympathy Ron and Marla Augustine
Reply
Betty Pritchett
August 30, 2018 at 10:14 am
Clarice & family, I am so sorry. My thoughts & prayers are with you.
Reply
Albert and Patsy Hoekstra
August 30, 2018 at 1:39 pm
We are saddened by this news…Ronnie has been a friend of Albert’s most of his life. Albert too suffers with diabetes. We will miss Ron!
Reply
Jay & Deanne Bourdo
August 30, 2018 at 4:50 pm
Sending you all hugs and love. Still having a hard time with this as we really cared for Ronnie. We will miss him and his humor. Prayers sent to you all. Love you guys…
Reply
Lynne Boss Fahrne
August 30, 2018 at 6:54 pm
Clarice and family, so sorry to hear about Ronnie’s passing. God bless you with peace, guidance, love and comfort. Love to all of you.
Reply
Colleen Elkins
August 31, 2018 at 12:18 am
I am so sorry for your loss. I pray the strength of the Lord comforts you all in this difficult time. I am heartbroken for you all. RIP Ronnie
Reply
Denice Lawrence
August 31, 2018 at 6:49 pm
Aunt Clarice, and family I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs and prayers for you and your family.
Love you!
Reply
Barb Blanchard
September 3, 2018 at 2:29 pm
Sharon, Phil and family so sorry for your loss.
Reply
Amy Predum & Ashton
September 4, 2018 at 4:15 pm
You will be missed. You were a dear friend to Ashton and I. Hopefully we see you again someday. We miss you and think of you daily.
Reply
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