Ionia County MI Archives Obituaries.....Bignell, Ronald "Ron"  Kenneth July 8, 2024
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Hasting's Reminder - Saturday July 13, 2024

Ronald Kenneth Bignell, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2024, in Lowell,MI. He 
was born on April 16,1944, in Grand Rapids,MI, the son of Richard and Muriel 
(Osbun) Bignell.

Ron was a 1963 graduate of Byron Center High School. He dedicated 30 years of 
service to Steelcase, retiring in 2000, and worked an additional 19 years at 
Walmart, retiring in 2020.

Ron was an avid fisherman and hunter, finding solace and joy in the tranquility 
of nature.His collection of knives and Hot Wheels was a testament to his 
appreciation for craftsmanship and nostalgia. Ron had a love for Upper Peninsula 
of Michigan. Above all, Ron's greatest pleasure was spending time with his 
family, who were the cornerstone of is life. One of the greatest highlights of 
his life was when he and Linda took a dream trip to Alaska, a gift from their 
children.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Richard "Dick" and Muriel (Osbun) 
Bignell, and sisters, Rebecca Bignell and Gayle Fish, and niece Sheri.

His memory will be cherished and kept alive by his devoted wife Linda Bignall of 
Middleville; his daughters, Robin (Barry) Raterink of Caledonia,Laurie(Dan( 
Hultquist of Hastings, and Melissa (Ryan) Lowell of Hastings; grandchildren 
Jacob (Lindsy) Raterink, Joshua Raterink, Clay VanderKodde, Makenna, Braeden, 
and Jaelynne Lowell; great-grandchildren Astrid VanderKodde and Soren Raterink; 
and siblings Jim (Teresa)Bignall and Janie Post.

The family extends their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at the Laurels of Kent 
and Gentiva Hospice for their compassionate care during Rons final days.Memorial 
Contributions in Memory of Ron can be made to the Alzheimers Association, 
https://act.alz.org/donate.

Arrangements by Girrbach Funeral Home. To leave an online condolence visit 
www.girrbachfuneralhome.net.

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