Obituaries

Ronald Lee Munro, age 56, of Kincheloe, Michigan, died on July 1, 2025. He was born on March 28, 1969, in Saginaw, Michigan, to Ronald Munro and Kathleen (George) Egert.

Ronald grew up in Saginaw and graduated from Arthur Hill High School with the Class of 1987. During his school years, he served as the State Treasurer of the Vocational Industrial Club of America, a role that reflected his leadership and dedication from an early age. He proudly served his country in the United States Navy aboard the USS Detroit from 1987
to 1988.

A proud member of the Sault Tribe of Chippewa Indians, Ronald dedicated himself to preserving and strengthening his heritage. He served on both the Cultural Committee and the Constitution Committee, helping to shape and protect the Tribe's future. His passion for service extended far beyond his heritage: he was an instructor for the American Red Cross,
the Commander of Disabled American Veterans Post 52, a member of the JKL Bahweting School Board, and a Tri-County Firefighter. He also taught as a HAM Radio Instructor with the Radio Amateur Civil Emergency Service (RACES) and the Amateur Radio Emergency Service (ARES), sharing his knowledge with others and promoting emergency preparedness.

Ronald had a love of the outdoors. He found joy in photography, camping, fishing, woodworking, and building staffs. He rarely missed a Pow Wow, where he found community and celebration. Whether exploring on his side-by-side or connecting with fellow amateur radio enthusiasts, Ron embraced life with curiosity and kindness.

Ronald is survived by his wife, Julie; children, Alex Munro, Melesa (Brice) Hinton, Kim (Albert) Clark, and Michael (Pamela) Corleone; grandchildren, Ashton Munro, Carter Munro, Landon Munro, Ava Kinney, Scarlet Kinney, Lily Kinney, Jaxon Bean, Sebastian Hinton, Abigail Jenks, Amy Clark, Albert Clark, Nimkii Ailing, Audrey Ailing, and Dante Corelone; parents, Ronald Munro and Kathleen (George) Egert; siblings, Ann (Doug) Savage, Khristopher (Laura)
Alvarez, and Kelly (Denis) Flores; mother-in-law, Suzanne Netzer; brothers-in-law, John Ralston, Eli Ralston, James Ralston, and Jeff Ralston; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

Ronald was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walt (Lillian) Hoerz and Archie (Thelma) Munro; and sister-in-law, Jacey Fortune.

A Memorial Gathering will be held on July 25, 2025, at Soo Christian Fellowship, 2920 Ashmun Street, Sault Ste. Marie, MI 49783, from 11:00 AM – 12:00 Noon with the Memorial Service to immediately follow at 12:00 Noon. Please come dressed as Ron would want you to be comfortable in your jeans, t-shirt and shorts.

Ronald’s final resting place will be at Maplewood Cemetery in Garnet, Michigan, with the burial being held on July 26, 2025, at 4:00 PM.