Ronald Albert Nash

Ronald Albert Nash age 80, of Freeport went to his heavenly home on May 3, 2012.

He was born August 11, 1931 in Hastings, the son of Albert and Hazel (Jenkins) Nash.

Ron attended Hastings High School, graduating in 1949. He honorably served in the Korean War, stationed in Berlin, Germany. He married Suzanne Lewis on January 16, 1955. Ron retired from the E.W. Bliss after 39 years of service.
He was an active member of the American Legion Post #45 as well as the Hastings Moose Lodge, Lake Odessa Choral Society, Fraternal Order of Eagles and the First United Methodist Church. He was a volunteer for Barry County Commission on Aging, where he delivered meals on wheels. Ron was very passionate about all sports and was active in the Freeport Recreation Association. He loved to umpire and referee and was an official for MHSAA and ASA for many years. Ron was inducted into Freeport Softball Hall of Fame.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Hazel Nash and brother, Russell Nash.

He is survived by his wife Suzanne (Lewis) Nash; daughters: Julie Keech of Middleville, Tammy (Brad) Daniels of Freeport; son, Dan (Amy) Nash of Freeport, six grandchildren and five great grandchildren, 2 sisters , Marie (Joe) Ulrich of Custer, Mi. and Imogene Martin of Ohio , several nieces and nephews.

Memorial Contributions:
Lawrence J. Bauer American Legion Post #45
2160 S. M-37 Hwy.
Hastings, MI 49058

Commission on Aging
320 W. Woodlawn Ave.
Hastings, MI 49058