It is with heartfelt sorrow our journey together has ended as Ron begins a new journey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Jean Edgerle and father-in-law, Richard Oreson. He will be remembered by his wife, Carrie; sons, Richard and Ryan (Nell); grandchildren, Jacob, Makayla, Logan, Cullen, Garrett, Bennett and Beckett; his brothers and sister, Robert (Kitty), Linda, Roger (Sandy); special mother-in-law, Marilyn Oreson; sister-in-law, Cathie (Jeff) Josephson; and niece, Erika. Ron served his country in the Army during the Vietnam Era. With the support of our loving family, many friends, Dr. Lehman, Casey, Advent home respiratory therapists, Brandi Jo and Kelly, our VA family and care-givers, Jennifer and Vanetta, we were able to enjoy our time with Ron and created many lasting memories. Ron was an inspiration to all who knew him as he refused to let ALS defeat him. Memorial services for Ron will be held Tuesday at 1:00 pm at the Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Chapel (Kentwood), 4646 Kalamazoo SE with military honors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to ALS of Michigan (envelopes available at the funeral home).