Ronald E. Marrs
July 21, 1953-Oct. 21, 2008
Mr. Ronald E. Marrs, 55, of Howard Street, Niles, Michigan, died at 1:23 p.m. Tuesday, October 21, 2008, in Lakeland Community Hospital, Niles, while recovering from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident six weeks ago.
He was born on July 21, 1953, in Niles to William C. and Elizabeth (Keck) Marrs. Ron graduated from Niles High School, and had lived in Niles all of his life. He was a land surveyor, employed by Wightman & Associates, Inc.
Ron was an active and devoted member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Niles, where he served in many areas including ushering. He was also a great fan of the University of Michigan football team. But his greatest joy was caring for his family, and especially being "Poppa" to his granddaughter.
On June 23, 1973, in Niles, he married Dana L. Steinbauer, with whom he celebrated the 35 anniversary of that wedding this year.
Ron was preceded in death by his father, William C. "Chuck" Marrs, on December 18, 1990.
Surviving family include his wife, Dana Mars; their son, Aaron (Meredith) Marrs of Niles; granddaughter, Audrey Marrs; Ron's mother, Elizabeth "Betty" Marrs of Niles; and Ron's fraternal grandmother, Irene Stackhouse of Niles.
The funeral service for Ronald E. Marrs will be at 11 a.m. Friday, October 24, 2008, in Saint Paul's Lutheran Church, Niles, with the Reverend Carl W. Bassett officiating. Committal will follow at Silverbrook Cemetery, Niles.
The family will receive relatives and friends from 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. today in the Halbritter Funeral Home, Niles.
Contributions in memory of Ron Marrs may be made to Saint Paul's Lutheran Church.
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