- Date Of Death: August 23, 2017
- State: Michigan
Ronald L. Vanderlinden, age 81, of Gladstone, passed away surrounded by his family, Wednesday evening, August 23, 2017, at Christian Park Village in Escanaba.
Ron was born July 13, 1936, in Escanaba, the son of Gilbert and Elizabeth (Vermeulen) Vanderlinden. He was raised in Escanaba and was a graduate of Escanaba High School. In November of 1959, Ron enlisted in the United States Army where he served until his honorable discharge in February of 1962. Following his discharge, Ron returned home where he eventually was united in marriage to the former Kay Starnes. Together Ron and Kay made their home and raised their family on North Bluff in Gladstone. In addition to working as a Electrician for Local Union #979, Ron built, owned, and operated North Bluff Grocery Store with his family from 1977 until his retirement in 1998. He enjoyed playing cards at the casinos and had a love for carpentry and proudly built his home, grocery store and camp. He will be deeply missed.
Survivors include:
Son: David (Tina) Vanderlinden of Gladstone, MI
Daughter: Debbie (Tracy) Thompson of Escanaba, MI
Grandchildren: Derek, Holly, Heidi, Shawna, Seth, Ryan, Michael Paul,
Cory, and Hailee Also listed among the surviving family are 6 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Gilbert and Elizabeth, Ron was preceded in death by:
Son: Michael Scott Vanderlinden
Brothers: Richard and Robert
Sisters: Gladys and Betty
Former wife and friend: Kay Pepin
