Ronald Duane Puffer Sr., 78, of Montague, passed away Tuesday, November 5, 2019, at his home. He was born July 14, 1941, in Crystal Valley, the son of Gerald and Violetta (Hughes) Puffer.

Ronald worked for 37 years at West Michigan Steel, was an avid fisherman and hunter, and had a passion for antique cars.  Every morning he would meet his friends for coffee. Ronald had an unconditional love for his family and his community, and will be dearly missed by all who knew him.

Ronald is survived by: his loving wife of 55 years, Dr. Marian K. Puffer; children, Ronald D. Puffer Jr., Terence R. (Dr. Kristen M. Green) Puffer, and Joan E. Puffer; grandchildren, Donovan R. Puffer, Victoria E. Puffer, Lilianna G. Puffer, Kyle R. Ferrier, Brent A. (Lourdes) Ferrier, Kristianna K. Ferrier, Justin Puffer, and Shane Puffer; great-grandchildren, Penelope F. Ferrier and Barry A. Ferrier; siblings, Cherry Lee (Floyd) Genson, Dale (Carlene) Puffer, Linda Bethany, Gerald (Carol) Puffer, and Gearald (Patricia) Puffer; and a host of other loving family and friends.

Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, Gerald and Violetta Puffer.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM, Friday, November 8, 2019, at Shelby Road Baptist Church, 4066 W. Shelby Road, Shelby, MI 49455, with Pastor Dave Sill officiating. Visitation will be held from 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM, Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, 413 S. Mears Avenue, Whitehall, MI 49461, and from 10:00 AM until time of services at the church on Friday. Interment will be in Twin Lake Cemetery.

Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.

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