Ronald C. Thebo's Obituary
Big Rapids -Ronald C. "Mr. T" Thebo, 69, of Big Rapids, passed away Sunday May 11, 2014. He was born on June 29, 1944 in Muskegon, Michigan, the son of Art and Joyce Thebo. Ron graduated from Big Rapids High School in 1962. He served in the United States Army from 1968-1970. Following his service he completed a Bachelor of Science degree at Ferris State College. Ron was a probation officer with Mecosta County then worked for the State of Michigan from 1979 through 1992. He retired at that time due to illness. Ron is survived by Julie (Davidson) his wife of 51 years; two children, Gary (Michelle) Thebo and Roni (Kevin) Thebo-Park; seven grandchildren, Monique, Trevor, and Jared Thebo, Joshua and Madison McAllister, and Aurelia and Isaac Park. Also surviving are two sisters, Sandy (Neal) Ensing and Sharyn (Scott) VanderKolk; one brother, Gary (Diane) Thebo; also, one sister-in-law, Mary Thebo, plus several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Rick; and an infant brother, Kurt. Funeral services for Ron will be Thursday, May 15, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mohnke Funeral Home in Big Rapids with William Routley officiating. His family will greet friends on Wednesday from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mecosta-Osceola Youth Attention Center or the Organizers for Youth, Mecosta Remus Youth Center.
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