Ronald "Ron" Lee Birdsall

ADRIAN- Ronald “Ron” Lee Birdsall, age 76, of Adrian, Michigan, passed on November 11, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the Hospice of Lenawee Home. He was born on April 13, 1948, in Long Beach, California, the son of Jesse Harding and Mildred Irene (Berry) Birdsall. He was baptized and is a believer in Jesus Christ. Ron graduated in 1967 from Union High School, in Union, Missouri. He joined the United States Air Force in 1969 and served for four years during the Vietnam War. Ron was deployed to South Korea as a member of the Tactical Air Support Party in support of the First Rock Army. On July 15, 1972, Ron married Donna Ward in Independence, MO. During their 52 years together Ron and Donna had many adventures while raising their three children. They started out taking the kids tent camping and this family activity continued for over 40 years. The grandchildren were lucky enough to get in on this family tradition. After Ron and Donna retired, they decided to try something new, and thus began their new adventure- cruising. They took several cruises over the years and made many memories beyond the campsite. After his time in the service, Ron went on to attend Siena Heights College/University where he received a bachelor’s degree in both Computer and Information Systems and Drafting Occupations. Ron worked as an Information Systems Manager for 40 years and retired from Associated Spring Raymond in 2013. Ron’s hobbies included woodworking, and he was also a member of the Woodworking Warriors Veterans Organization in Lenawee County. Ron would often create handcrafted treasures and share them with family and friends. He also belonged to the Southeast Michigan/Northwest Ohio Woodturners Club. He enjoyed traveling to Ludington, MI, where he would fish for King Salmon with his veteran buddies. He is survived by his wife, Donna; children, Dawn Marie (Patrick) Fedd; David Harding (Shawnda) Birdsall and Darren Lee Birdsall; five grandchildren, Kayla, Akkya, Asia, Trent and Jolee; three great-grandchildren, Taurynn, Taelynn and Zhakiya; his siblings, Larry Birdsall of Tulsa, OK, Diana Birdsall of Washinton, MO, Dan (Adonis Birdsall of Bedford, TX, Betsy (Bruce) Sonnenburg of Eureka, MO, John (Jan)Birdsall of Villa Ridge, MO; and in-laws, Ron and Karen Palmer of Lee’s Summit, MO, and Larry and Diane Ward of Independence, MO. Ron was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Wagley Funeral Home, Adrian, with Pastor Joel Sarrault officiating. Burial will follow at Oakwood Cemetery where military honors will be conducted by American Legion Post #97. Visitation will take place from 10:00 a.m. until the start of the service at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Lenawee. Online condolences and memories may be shared at www.wagleyfuneralhomes.com.

Ronald "Ron" Lee Birdsall

April 13, 1948 - November 11, 2024