Ronald Christopher Bethke
May 13, 1960 — March 13, 2025
Ronald (Elmer) Christopher Bethke, passed away peacefully Thursday, March 13,2025 Surrounded by his wife, family and friends. Ronald was born May 13, 1960 in Grand Haven, Michigan.
He lived in Robinson Township his whole life where he met Annette (Gail) Gutierrez in 2000 and made her his wife in April 2002.
Elmer was an outdoorsman. He loved taking walks in nature and looking for arrowheads. He also really enjoyed camping with his wife up north. He also love hunting and fishing.
He will lovingly be remembered by his wife, Gail Bethke 2 children, Estanislando Alvarado (TJ) and Tai Lin (Dara Song) 8 Grandchildren and his 5 best friends, Mike Ott, Will Selgert, Jay Bos, Scott Apple and Todd Deal.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Edward & Dorothy Bethke, Father, Ronald J. Bethke. Brother, Scott Reglain and in laws, Salvador & Cruz Gutierrez.
A celebration of life will be announced at a later date.
A special thank you goes out to Todd Deal for being there during this difficult time.
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