Ronald Schomisch

Ronald J. Schomisch, age 93, passed away September 25th at his home surrounded by his loving family, he was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather and he will be deeply missed. Ronald was born in Olive Township, MI on March 8, 1917, the son of Arnold and Clara (Schafer) Schomisch. He was a member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church, the Holy Name Society, Knights of Columbus and V.F.W. Post 3733 having served in WWII. Ron was retired from Fisher Body after 30 years in body repair. He married Margaret Swann on October 15, 1942 and she survives him. Also surviving are his five children, Ronald (Billie Lou) Schomisch, Jr. of Farwell, Joyce Bushard of Lansing, Ardith (David) Miller of Fowler, Bette (Allen) Dault of Lapeer and Bruce Schomisch of Ionia, twelve grandchildren, twenty five great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren.

He is also survived by his brother, Raymond (Jan) Schomisch of St. Johns and his sister, Marcella Trierweiler of Westphalia. Ronald was preceded in death by four sisters, Mildred Schomisch, Irene Schneider, Ambra Milbourne and Jeanette Gladden, Brothers in law, William Gladden, Leland Trierweiler and John Milbourne.

Funeral Mass will be celebrated 10:30 am, Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at the Most Holy Catholic Church in Fowler with burial following the Mass at the Most Holy Trinity Cemetery. The family will receive friends 7-9 pm Monday and 2-4 and 7-9 pm Tuesday with Rosaries at 8 pm Monday and 3 and 8 pm Tuesday at the Goerge Chapel of the Osgood Funeral Homes at 11112 W. Ionia St. in Fowler. Sympathies may be expressed in the form of memorials to the Most Holy Trinity Seminarian Fund or Sparrow Hospice.

To learn more about Ronald and view his Life Story film, visit his personal webpage at www.lifestorynet.com/memories/62366 .