Obituary of Ronald L. Finkbeiner

 

Finkbeiner, Ronald L.      

Saginaw, Michigan

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and brother passed away on Saturday afternoon, July 1, 2023 at HealthSource Saginaw, he was 91 years old. Ronald Lloyd Finkbeiner was born on March 23, 1932 in Saginaw, Michigan to the late Menno and Adella (Neumann) Finkbeiner. He married the lovely Mabel Steffen in 1955. Ron proudly served his country in the United States Navy during the Korean War. He was employed by the Saginaw Art Museum as a Maintenance Technician, retiring after several years of service. Ronald was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church for many years.

He was a wonderful woodworker and loved making and repairing furniture. Ron enjoyed going for walks, bicycling, and taking care of his home. He also enjoyed going to Higgins Lake State Park and spending time on the beach. But, what Ron really loved most was spending time with his family.

Surviving are his wife, Mabel Finkbeiner; children, Kathryn (Ed Goodwin) Finkbeiner, Doug Finkbeiner; daughter in-law, Penny Finkbeiner; grandchildren, Ron Finkbeiner, Stephanie Ackerman, and Brian Finkbeiner; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Janet Wells, and many nieces and nephews.

Ronald was preceded in death by his son, Craig Finkbeiner; grandson, Cory Finkbeiner; siblings, Mary Wedding, Verna Ledtke, and Roger Finkbeiner.

In keeping with Ron’s wishes, cremation has taken place. There are no services planned at this time.

MEMORIALS: The Finkbeiner family asks those planning an expression of sympathy to plant a tree in Ron’s memory or to consider a donation to the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation at https://themmrf.org/get-involved/ways-to-donate/

Deisler Funeral Home is honored to serve the Finkbeiner family. Please share your thoughts and memories with the family through www.deislerfuneralhome.com.

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