Obituary of Ronald Curtis Spaulding

Ronald Curtis Spaulding, passed away peacefully at the age of 85 on August 25, 2025, at the Toni & Trish House in Auburn, Michigan, following a short illness. 

Ron was born on January 20, 1940, in Midland, Michigan to George Harold Spaulding and Melva Hazel (Huey) Spaulding.  He attended Midland High School.  Ron married the former Caroline M. Dayringer on September 8, 1962.  She preceded him in death on May 1, 2014.

Ron served with the Army National Guard, then went to work for The Dow Chemical Company where he was a pipefitter/multi-craftsman for 30 years, before retiring in 1995.  Upon retirement, Ron & Caroline built a house in the Upper Peninsula where they spent many happy years together. 

He was a founding member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Midland, and after retiring, was a member of Bethlehem Lutheran Church of Engadine.

He is survived by his two sons, Todd (Brenda) of Ann Arbor and Wesley (Cindy) of Freeland;  grandchildren, Trevor and Madison, Ryan (Melissa), Jason (McKenna) and Gavin;  two great-grandchildren, Natalie and Josie; and sister, Janet (Mike); and several close friends in the U.P. who became like family to him.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and siblings, Duane, Jean, Ward, Jim, Terry, and Don.

A private ceremony for the immediate family will be held at a later date.  Those planning an expression of sympathy are asked to consider the Toni & Trish House of Auburn.  To sign online guestbook, visit www.cremationsocietymidmi.com  Arrangements made with the Cremation Society of Mid Michigan.