Ronald Dale Moore

Saginaw, Michigan 

Beloved father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away on Friday, March 3, 2023, at Wellspring Senior Living, with his family at his side; at the age of 97 years.

The son of the late George and Gertrude (Morse) Moore, Ronald was born April 4, 1925, in Saginaw, Michigan. He graduated from Arthur Hill Technical School with the class of 1943. Ronald proudly served in the United States Army Air Force, until he was Honorably Discharged. He married Frieda Roge on August 16, 1947; she preceded him in death on September 19, 2005. Ronald retired from the Department of Defense after 30 years of loyal and dedicated service, as an engineer at the Naval Air Test Center, Maryland. He has several patents with the United States Government, the patents and parts he helped create are still in use in current and new aircraft. Ronald was a charter member of Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Saginaw. He enjoyed flying, reading weather patterns, and golfing. Ronald will fondly be remembered for his ability to cobble, rebuild, and design anything he could envision; even building several houses on his own. Above all, Ronald cherished the time spent with his family.

Surviving are his sons and their spouses: Timothy and Patricia Moore, James and Beth Moore; son-in-law: Tony Norris; grandchildren: Jeffrey Norris, Thomas Norris, Emily (Wolfe) Marx, Hailey (Brian) Buck, Erin (Jon) Schiebner, Hannah (Lindsey) Moore, Christopher Moore, Aric (Valerie) Moore; twelve great-grandchildren; sister-in-law: Nancy Moore. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. Ronald was preceded in death by his daughter: Karen Norris; sister and brothers: Betty Spannegal, George Moore, Richard Moore, John Moore.

Funeral service will take place at 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 8, 2023, at W. L. Case and Company Funeral Chapel, 201 N. Miller Road, Saginaw, Michigan 48609. Rev. Paul Biber will officiate. Burial will take place at Oakwood Cemetery. Military Honors will take place under the auspices of the United States Army and American Legion Post 439.  Friends may visit the family from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service on Wednesday at the funeral chapel. Those planning an expression of sympathy may wish to consider Tunnels to Towers Foundation, or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.