Ronald H. Kearnes
Wednesday, August 22, 1951
Date of Death:
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Age:
61 years old
Wednesday, August 22, 1951
Date of Death:
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Age:
61 years old
Wednesday, August 22, 1951
Date of Death:
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Age:
61 years old
Ronald H. Kearnes
The funeral for Ronald “Ron” Hudson Kearnes will be at 4:30pm Friday, January 25, 2013 at the River Park Chapel at Macken Funeral Home in Rochester. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the chapel.
Ronald, 61 died at his home in Rochester, surrounded by his family on January 22, 2013. Ron was born August 22, 1951 in Warrenton Virginia to Ellen and Hasel Kearnes. On May 15, 1982 he married Debbie Browning in Manassas Virginia. The couple lived in Manassas Virginia until 1992 when they moved to Rochester, MN.
Ron worked for IBM from 1969 until retiring in 2001. He also cofounded with his partners, Azotic Coating Technology in 1993. Azotic Coating developed and patented Mystic Fire Topaz, and a multitude of Surface Enhanced Designer Gemstones; Aurora Crystals, Mermaid Crystals etc. He remained president of Azotic Coating Technology until his passing. He is beloved by many in the gemstone industry.
Ron is survived by his wife Debbie (Browning) Kearnes, daughter Kimberly Hicks, son-in-law LaMar Hicks, grandson Hudson Hicks, and a brother Wayne Gray.
He is preceded in death by his mother and father.
Ron will be remembered for his kind and gentle ways and his fun loving outlook on life. He enjoyed spending time with his wife and driving his 1978 Blue Water houseboat on the Mississippi. His greatest enjoyment was spending time with his family and playing with his grandson.
Macken Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. Online condolences are welcome at www.mackenfuneralhome.com
Condolences
The family of Ronald H. Kearnes has received the following condolences.
So sorry for your loss . Our prayers are with all of you. May God give you the strength you will need in the days ahead.Love and prayers from your cousin Lori and all of your Uncle Burl's family!!!
I'm sorry I couldn't be there today.
My thoughts and prayers are with the bereaved.
-Isaiah
Debbie and Family ~
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during this time of loss.
~ Michon Rogers (Stephen Olson's mother)
Debbie, Kim, Lamar, & Hudson,
I am so sorry for your loss. Ron was an amazing man and will be missed by all. I know Ron will live on through all of you.
Love,
Kim, Mike, Madden, & Easton
Dearest Debbie, Kim and family,
No words can express how heavy my heart is for you. It has been an honor to have met Ron. Such a gentleman who loved his family with everything he had. Such a strong fighter he was thru all of this. Nothing short of amazing. A brave fight. I am relieved as you must be , knowing he is at peace.
May God's arms reach down from the Heavens and embrass all of you today And may his light shine and give you a path that comforts you and give you strength. He is with you always.
There by the grace of God go I.
I love all of you, Renae
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you are grieving Ron's passing.
May memories provide comfort as time provides healing.
With our love and His peace,
Preston and Connie Hollister
Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers as you are grieving Ron's passing.
May memories provide comfort as time provides healing.
With our love and His peace,
Preston and Connie Hollister
Kim & family,
My heart aches for you, and I pray you find comfort knowing your dad, grandpa, husband, is no longer suffering. Although I lost my dad in a different way, I can relate to you no longer having that father figure, as well as little Hudson not having his grandfather. Please know that I'm here for you if you ever need anything. Please know that God is holding you all very closely at this time, and he is close to the brokenhearted and can heal wounds.
With Love,
Amanda
Dearest Debbie,
I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this sad time.
Matthew 5:4 Blessed are those that mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Love Debbie Erickson
We're so sorry for you Debbie and Kim and for your entire extended family that Ron has passed away. Liz and Katherine and I remember fondly the years when we were next door neighbors on 9th St. S.W. Ron, you were always there to lend a hand if we needed one with a smile on your face. And yes we will remember Cindy and Thoreau happily running circles out in the yard. Ron and Will are together in heaven now, free now from cancer, having touched many lives here on Earth and spreading lots of joy before they left us. Please don't hesitate to call on us Debbie and Kim if we can help you in weeks and months ahead, grief is a hard journey which should not be walked alone.
May GOD give you peace in this sad time, and our family send their love and Prayers to you.
The BIBLE say's to be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord, just remember that
and it will give you comfort...We love you and wish we could be with you, the long miles away from
you are hard but, you are sure in our hearts always...Love Carolyn and all the Doston family.
You all are in our thoughts and prayers. Love you.
Dear Debbie & Kim:
I just read about Ron in the yesterday's paper this morning. We are so deeply sorry that he lost the battle he so courageously fought, just like Will. It may not yet bring comfort but he is now at peace, free of cancer. I hope he and Will are playing and laughing with Cindy & Thoreau.
We all love Ron and all of you deeply. You were the best neighbors anyone could ever hope or ask for. We always will remember those memories and times so fondly.
We will see you on Friday if not before.
We love you all. Ron, may you rest in peace dear man.
Dear Deb and Family,
My heart is heavy for you at this sad time. Ron was always such a joy to see coming in the bank. Deb, you and Ron have touched my heart. My prayers are with your family. Remember, we have this hope to see him again on that great resurrection morning.
Sincerely,
Tonya