Ronald Edward Bearss

 Ronald Edward Bearss was born on January 19, 1941, he is the son of Vincent and Alberta Bearss. Ron was married to his high school sweetheart, Rosalinda Riojas on January 20, 1962, and were blessed with two children, Shannon and Lisa.

A Memorial Service for Ron will take place at Clark-Stocking Funeral Chapel on Thursday, November 12 , 2026, at 1 p.m. with Father Marcel Portelli officiating. Interment will follow in St. Athanasius Cemetery. A Luncheon will follow at the VFW Post 1075. The family will receive friends the day of the service from 11 a.m. until the time of the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Shriners Hospital. Envelopes will be available at the funeral chapel.

Ron was a carpenter all his life, which started down in Mt. Clemens, MI, and when they came up to Harrison in 1973. Ron enjoyed working but what he enjoyed the most was working side by side with his son at Popeye Construction for many years. He also enjoyed all the construction projects his daughter would get him into, and he would do them with that big ol grandpa bear smile and reply, "yes Lisa."

Ron enjoyed all the years with his wife making crafts so he and Linda could go to all the crafts shows and sell things. He loved to go to garage sales and see what antiques he could buy and take home to add to the collection. The two things he enjoyed the most were their cabin in Detour where they bought the land in 1989 and enjoyed for over 30+ years. He built two cabins there and they loved every minute up there with family and friends and second was being grandpa to all his grandchildren. Ron was truly the best person you could ever meet; you were never a stranger and if you needed something he would drop everything to make sure and help you get on your way. Ron was known to everyone as Grandpa Bear, Ronnie Bearss, and Mr. I Love You, and one thing you always heard him say "Yes! Honey" of "Yes Lin" to his loving wife.

Ron is survived by his wife Linda of 64 years; daughter, Lisa (Jeff) Vasher; daughter-in-law, Colleen Bearss; five grandchildren, Sara (Andrew) Mancuso, Jake (Molly) Bearss, Kylie (Jeff) Meixner, Tucker Vasher, and Tyler Vasher; and eight great-grandchildren.

Ron was preceded in death by his parents; son, Shannon; and in-laws, Jesse and Angie Riojas.

You may view Ron's obituary online and send a condolence to the family at www.clarkstocking.com.