Ronald Lynn DeLine, age 70, of Tecumseh, passed away peacefully April 23, 2020 at home, surrounded by his family. Ronald was born August 7, 1949, in Adrian, the son of
Otis and Gloria (Adams) DeLine. He was a graduate of Adrian High School, Class of 1970. Ron attended college at Siena Heights University, University of Michigan, and graduated from Adrian College. He was a custodian at Garfield Elementary, Adrian for 18 years. Ron was also a nursing assistant at various facilities in the area until 2002. He enjoyed going to county fairs in the summertime. Ron also spent lots of time working in his flower beds.He also had lots of artistic talent. Ron is survived by his lifelong partner of 38 years, Joel Baughey; four children, Amy Furstenberg, Keri (Scott) Philipp, Holly DeLine; Jason (Beth) DeLine; 9 grandchildren; brothers Ken DeLine, Larry (Margaret) DeLine; sister; Kathy (Ron) Miller and several nephews, nieces, and cousins.He was preceded in death by his parents. Funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2020 at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral, Tecumseh, with Rev. Gary Miller officiating. Final resting place will be at Brookside Cemetery. Visitation will also take place on Monday April 27, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. until time of funeral service at J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home, Tecumseh and will be limited in accordance with the CDC recommendations & the State of Michigan Executive order.
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