Submitted by: Mary Jo Koran

SBT 2/7/2008

Surnames:  Esarey – Micinski - Monroe – Spart

Military:  US Army – Korean War

Ronald Eugene Esarey

August 5, 1931 – February 3, 2008

MISHAWAKA – Ronald Eugene Esarey, 76, passed away in his home on Sunday, February 3^rd.

Ronald was born August 6, 1931, In Indianapolis, as the son of Gerald and Thelma (Monroe) Esarey.  He was preceded in death by his parents.  On September 18, 1954, in Lakeville, he married the former Rita Spart.  Surviving Ronald are his loving wife of 53 years, Rita; a daughter, Marcia K. (Steven) Micinski of Mishawaka; a son, Ronald L. (Karen) Esarey of Osceola; three grandchildren; six great grandchildren and a brother, Norman (Helen) Esarey of Mishawaka.

Ronald was a veteran of the United States Army.  He served his country proudly during the Korean War.  Ronald retired from Wheelabrator Frye in 1984 after working there for 21 years.  He then started working part time at Edison Lakes until the time of his passing.  He loved playing golf, and spending his time with family and friends.

As per Ronald’s wishes, there will be no visitation.  A memorial service will be on Saturday, February 9, at 11:00am in St Paul’s Episcopal Church, Mishawaka, with Rev. George Minix officiating.  Hahn Funeral Home, Mishawaka, has been entrusted with handling the arrangements.  In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contribution in memory of Ronald be made to St Paul’s Episcopal Church, 616 Lincoln Way East, Mishawaka IN 46544.