Ronald James Cooper, 63, of Marlette, passed away Saturday, July 28, 2007 at Saginaw Covenant Cooper Hospital in Saginaw, Michigan.
He was born August 11, 1943 in Saginaw, Michigan, the son of James and Lunetta (Mahaffy) Cooper.
He was a lifelong resident and farmer, a 1961 graduate of Marlette High School, and was active in the Seat & Wrench Collectors Club.
He married Shirley Ann Gusta on September 21, 1961 in Brown City, MI.
He is survived by his wife Shirley; his mother, Lunetta Miller; Tamara and Allan Howard Jr. (daughter) of Mass. Robin Marie and Robert Bergman (daughter) of Grand Rapids; two grandchildren, Samuel Howard and Jillian Howard; Robert Gusta (brother-in-law) of Brown City; Nancy and Duane Henn (sister-in-law) of Cass City and several nieces and nephews and other relatives.
He was preceded in death by his father, James Cooper; an infant son, Anthony James, and an infant brother, Richard.
Visitation will be held at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette on Friday from 2-9 p.m.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 4, 2007 at 11 am at Marsh Funeral Chapel, Marlette. With Rev. Douglas Richardson officiating.
Burial will be in the Marlette Cemetery in Marlette.