Ronald Easten's obituary , Passed away on December 11, 2025 in Traverse City, Michigan

Ronald Easten

April 23, 1948 - December 11, 2025 (77 years old)

Traverse City, Michigan

Ronald Easten's obituary , Passed away on December 11, 2025 in Traverse City, Michigan

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home

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Ronald Easten

April 23, 1948 - December 11, 2025 (77 years old)

Traverse City, Michigan

Ronald Easten Obituary

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Ronald Easten of Traverse City, Michigan, who passed away on December 11, 2025, at the age of 77, leaving to mourn family and friends. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.

He was predeceased by: his parents, William Easten and Anna Easten (Finger); and his brothers, William and John Easten. He is survived by: his wife Rita Lee Bristol; his daughters, Robin Ratcliffe and Rian Easten-Singh (David); his granddaughters, Isabelle and Annika Ratcliffe; his sister Marge Kern; and his pet Scarlett. He is also survived by many extended family members and friends.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (308 N Cedar St, Traverse City, MI 49684). A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, December 16th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location. A burial will be held on Friday, December 26th 2025 at 1:00 PM at the Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens (3575 Veterans Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684).

Memorial contributions may be directed to Paralyzed Veterans of America, Disabled American Veterans or the Cherryland Humane Society.

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Reynolds-Jonkhoff Funeral Home



Tue

Dec 16

Visitation

10:00 AM

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
308 N Cedar St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Tue

Dec 16

Mass of Christian Burial

11:00 AM

Immaculate Conception Catholic Church
308 N Cedar St, Traverse City, MI 49684

Fri

Dec 26

Burial

1:00 PM

Grand Traverse Memorial Gardens
3575 Veterans Dr, Traverse City, MI 49684

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