Ronald L. Berlincourt

Ronald Leroy Berlincourt, age 87, of Holland, passed away surrounded by his loving family on January 24, 2020 at Spring Meadows Nursing Home. Ron was born May 12, 1932 in Toledo to Franklin and Iva (Hayes) Berlincourt. Ron served in the Marine Corps during the Korean War and received two purple hearts. He and Kathleen Dilley married in 1952 and renewed their wedding vows with their grandchildren as attendants. Ron served as Sergeant of Arms of the Holland American Legion Post 646 for 8 years. He was instrumental in starting their Honor Guard. He was honored by being named as a Grand Marshal in the Strawberry Festival. He also belonged to the 40/8 club. Ron was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.

In addition to his parents, Ronald was also preceded in death by, his son Bruce, brothers; William, Robert and Carl and granddaughter Kristen Jaworski. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Kathleen Berlincourt, daughters; Deborah (Larry) Jaworski and Julia (Cody) Morse, daughter-in-law, Claudia Berlincourt, grandchildren; Jayme (David) Weiden, Adam (Michelle) Jaworski, Matthew (Ruth) Wrzesinski, Jarred (Chelsea) Klar, Jessica (Bryant) Morse, Madison (Jarod) Morse, Jennifer (Mike) Brandon, Kyle (Courtney) Berlincourt, Loraine (Ryan) Sirk, 9 great grandchildren along with canine companion Jake.

The family will receive guests Wednesday, January 29, 2020 from 2:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals & Receptions - SW Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd. (419-381-1900). Funeral Services will begin Thursday at 10:00 a.m. in the funeral home followed by burial at Ottawa Hills Memorial Park.

Ron's family would like to thank their neighbors and dear friends, the staff at Spring Meadows and Ohio Living Hospice for all of their loving care.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in Ron's memory.

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