Ronald Bekkala

Obituary of Ronald Roy Bekkala Waterford, MIRonald Roy Bekkala died September 12, 2016. He was 87 years old, and was born December 6, 1928 in Laurium, MI. Ronald graduated from Calumet High School, where he was the President of his senior class and captain of the basketball team. He continued his education at Michigan Tech University, and earned a Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Ronald then moved south to Detroit where he began a 35-year career with the Detroit Water and Sewage Department. He was a civil engineer and supervisor within the department for many years. Following retirement, Ronald moved to Waterford where he lived for over 30 years. Ron loved the outdoors. He spent a lot of time hunting, camping, and fishing growing up in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, and that remained a lifetime passion of his. He also spent as much time as he could at his place in Gay, MI.Beloved husband of the late Dorothy. Loving father of Jeff (Wendy), Sarah (Jeff), Mary (Mike), the late Ann North (Glenn) and Kristine Albert. Devoted grandfather of Shelby, Sarah, Justin, Bret, Taryn, Dayna, Christopher, Lauren, Chloe and Meghan and great grand-father of Camryn, Madison, Max, Morgan, Jackson and Caden. Dear brother of Ralph (Jill), Bernice (Dave), John (Sarah), Bruce (Mary) and the late Kenny and the late Gordon. Son of the late Ralph and Sylvia Bekkala.Family will receive friends Thursday 2:00-8:00pm at A.J. Desmond & Sons (Vasu, Rodgers & Connell Chapel), 32515 Woodward (btwn 13-14 Mile), Royal Oak. Funeral Service will be Saturday 1:30pm at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church of Hancock, MI. Visitation at church begins at 12:30pm. Burial will take place at the Forest Hill Cemetery in Houghton.The Memorial Chapel and Plowe Funeral Homes of Hancock have been assisting with the local arrangements.Service Information To send flowers to the family of Ronald Bekkala, please visit Tribute Store