Ronald Blain

Ronald Kent Blain, age 83 of Lowell was called home by His Loving Creator and Savior Tuesday, November 13, 2017. Ron was preceded in death by his son Donald Blain, parents Milan and Myrtle Blain, in-laws Michael and Visitacion Mernado and sister-in-law Mary Grace Mernado. He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years Maria (Marvie) Blain; children Ronald Jr. (Gloria) Blain, Sheila (Tim) Aalsburg and Kenneth Blain; grandchildren Chris (Heather) Blain, Chancy (Amber) Blain, Tyler (Carlie) Blain, Tia (Chris) Briggs, Chloe and Maya Aalsburg; brothers-in-law Eddie Mernado, Joseph (Rosalie) Mernado and Atty. Michael Jr. (Mary Jane) Mernado; sisters-in-law Melisa (Tony) Amaya and Cecilia Mernado. 13 great-grandkids; numerous relatives and friends. Ron was a graduate of Godwin Heights High School in 1953. He was a tool and die maker for 20 years. After that he sold real estate for 15 years and turned in his real estate license in September 1988. Ron was also a long time residential developer in Ada, Lowell and Saranac area. Among his neighborhood developments are River Bluff, Flat River Forest, Vergennes Woods, Kissing Rock Estates, Crooked Crow, Oak Ridge and Mernado Woods. Ron was an avid hunter, fisherman and golfer. He also loved hiking especially in the woods and traveling with his wife. For the past eight years before he got diagnosed with ALS, Ron and Marvie had been spending their winter months either in their Florida home or Marvie's native country, the Philippines. Above all, Ron had the love of God in his heart and a very devoted, loving husband. He was received into the Catholic Church on April 15, 2006 and was baptized by Fr. Rock Badgerow at the Easter Vigil. Ron & Marvie also shared a deep devotion to the Holy Mother of God and prayed the Holy Rosary every day. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated 11:00am Thursday, November 16, 2017 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 402 Amity St. Lowell, MI 49331,. Rev. Fr. Aaron Ferris presiding. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:30pm Wednesday, November 15, 2017 where the Holy Rosary will be prayed at 7:00pm at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Lowell and one hour prior to the Holy Mass on Thursday at Church. Interment will be at St. Mary's Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to: Trinitarians of Mary 62 Marble Rd. Lowell, MI 49331 or St. Mary's Church 402 Amity St. Lowell, MI 49331. To share a photo, memory and sign the family's online guestbook please visit www.stegengafuneralchapel.com To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Ronald Kent Blain please visit our Sympathy Store.