Ronald
Ronald L. Stratton Jr.
Ronald L. “Skip” Stratton Jr. passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 in Byron Center.
He was born April 5, 1966 in Kalamazoo the son of Ronald and Diane (Peebles) Stratton. Skip was a 1984 Plainwell High School graduate. He worked at James River Corporation for several years before joining the U.S. Navy and proudly served during Desert Storm. He went on to work as a welder for Stryker and most recently had been a truck driver.
Surviving are his son, Jason Stratton of South Carolina; his parents; sister, Lisa Marie (Bob) Stratton-Pickett of Plainwell along with many extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert “Robbie” Stratton.
A family visitation will be held from 3-5 PM, Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.
Cremation will follow.
Burial of ashes will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell at a later time.
Contributions in memory of Skip may be made to
Gryphon Place in Kalamazoo
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Mark and Brenda Adams
July 21, 2020 at 11:42 am
So sorry for your loss prayers are with you and your family
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Dave & Roberta Kuitert
July 21, 2020 at 12:47 pm
Prayers of comfort and understanding to your family. So sorry for loss of your loved one. Sympathy to all.
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Sam
July 21, 2020 at 1:58 pm
I’m soooo Sorry
You all are in my Thoughts and Prayers
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Sheila Simpson
July 21, 2020 at 2:11 pm
Skip, you were the one person that I could talk to and you tried hard to help my family when things got tough. Ill always love you and pray for you to have your peace in life. You never knew how much you wrte love and respected by so many people. Ill always think of you everyday and you’ll be the star a talk to everynight. I love to so very much Skip.
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Dawn Ogden
July 21, 2020 at 2:28 pm
Ron, Diane and Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss.
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Kris DeLoach
July 21, 2020 at 2:43 pm
Forever in my heart, I Love You
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Joelette
July 21, 2020 at 2:57 pm
Ron , Diane , and Lisa. I so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God give you Peace!
All our love. Randy and Joelette
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Angel Pooh
July 21, 2020 at 3:10 pm
My heart is just broken. You were always here for me. We confided in each other and tried to make our way through this crazy life. I will carry you with me for ally days.
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Jorene Morrow
July 21, 2020 at 3:47 pm
Ron and Diane I am so so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to all!
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Jan Jameson
July 21, 2020 at 3:50 pm
My condolences to you all.
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Amie Zapf
July 21, 2020 at 4:01 pm
Ron, Diane, and Lisa,
I am so sorry. Prayers and love to all of you.
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Sandy Holden
July 21, 2020 at 4:02 pm
Ron,Diane and and Lisa. So sorry for your loss hugs and prayers for Skips son and the rest of the family . May God hold you tight through this time of loss and pain. Love you
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Colleen Gregersen
July 21, 2020 at 4:27 pm
I have no words. Thinking of you all right now with prayers for healing.
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Michelle (minshall) wix
July 21, 2020 at 6:10 pm
To all of skips family I am so sorry for your loss. I was shocked. I’ve not seen him since high school but would chat now and again. Just a sweet guy. Hugs to all……r.i.p skip
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Tamera Hi I an-Wise
July 21, 2020 at 7:09 pm
I am so sorry for your family! I am holding all of you in my prayers and thoughts!!!
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Mikkii
July 21, 2020 at 7:32 pm
So sorry for your loss. Haven’t seen Skip since high school but we checked in with each now and again. Always a good laugh. He will certainly be missed
Reply
BRENDA
July 21, 2020 at 7:38 pm
Ron,Diane and Lisa
Holding u close at heart durning this difficult time. Sending my hugs love and condolences
Rest in paradise Skip you’ll be forever missed
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Steve VanDeWege
July 21, 2020 at 9:05 pm
So sorry prayers
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Elaine and Tom
July 22, 2020 at 8:21 am
Our heart’s are broken, may the good Lord find you comfort. Our arms are wrapped around your family and holding you tight.
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Marilyn Abernathy
July 22, 2020 at 12:05 pm
Ron, Diane, Lisa and Skip’s family, I’m so sorry to hear of Skip’s passing! I will be holding all of you in my prayers as you go through this difficult time. I’m sending you all love and hugs
Marilyn Abernathy
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Gwen and Vern
July 22, 2020 at 12:39 pm
Prayers of peace and comfort Diane and Ron and Lisa remember all the good and loving memories
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Karen Felicijan
July 22, 2020 at 1:07 pm
Ron and Diane, sorry for your loss . Prayers are with you.
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Tony U.
July 22, 2020 at 2:39 pm
Skip. Cousin…. You taught me how to ride a bike! You taught me about and how to play baseball ! You included me and protected me in the neighborhood when I stayed with you, aunt Diane and uncle Ron. Even though I was your little cousin. You will forever be my favorite cousin. I wish I could tell you that one more time. My heart aches. Love and prayers to Aunt Diane, uncle Ron and cousin Lisa.
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Gary Gus and Nola
July 22, 2020 at 3:18 pm
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you. Many good memories of all of you.
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Darcy Netser
July 22, 2020 at 3:39 pm
So sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family with love comfort and hugs
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John and Linda Loper
July 23, 2020 at 9:54 am
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
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Ralph Brigance
July 24, 2020 at 8:45 am
So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for your family.
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Amy Harris
July 24, 2020 at 8:46 am
So sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you all . Skip will be missed by everybody he had a very big heart .he loved to talk about the things he used to see when he was driving his truck on the road I used to talk to him it was very nice. He will never be forgotten by anybody that he had touched their hearts ❤️. He was always a good friend to me I will miss him.
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Harlow and Sally Steffey
July 24, 2020 at 1:47 pm
Ron, Diane and Lisa,
We’re so sorry for your loss. We have so many great memories of times in the past spent with your entire family. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you.
Reply
Jana and David Aho
July 24, 2020 at 5:42 pm
Lisa, we are so sorry to see your brother has passed. Thinking of you and your family. Hugs.
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Kathleen Wolfe
July 24, 2020 at 9:46 pm
I am so sorry for your loss of Skip! I went to Starr Elementary through to Plainwell High School graduation, and he was always such a nice, sweet, kid! It is so hard, this life, and to know that his life has ended so short.
Condolences from Kathy Curie-Wolfe
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Carla Sinicropi
July 25, 2020 at 10:50 am
Ron and Diane We are so saddened to hear of your sons passing We are thinking of you
Love Ford and Carla
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Dave and Judie Broerman
July 25, 2020 at 11:16 am
Ron and Dianne, We are sorry for your loss. We’re praying that the Lord wraps his arms around you both at this time, while welcoming home Ron Jr. to his new home. God bless. Dave and Judie
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Barry Hutchinson
July 28, 2020 at 5:31 pm
I so sorry to hear of your loss . wish I could be there for you but I had a hip replaced on the ninth of July and not moving very at this time. keep your heads up and stay safe and strong. hope to see you soon Bear
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Angel
August 2, 2020 at 3:27 pm
Skip…
I dont see darkness
when I think of you
I see your big ole smile come shinin thru
Everyone who needed it could count on your help
Everyone Everywhere except for yourself
Running and hiding
from feelings you felt
Insecure and unhappy with the hand you were dealt
No betting No bluffing you threw cards away
If life is a game
you’re not willing to play
You lived your life
with pain barrier deep
Confiding in few
your secrets to keep
Not feeling we’d love you NO MATTER WHAT
The door to the future you’ve slammed it shut
I’d love to bring you back if just for today
To fight the demons you carried and chase them away
I hope you found peace and do not feel alone
As the Angel’s they met you and carried you HOME
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He was born April 5, 1966 in Kalamazoo the son of Ronald and Diane (Peebles) Stratton. Skip was a 1984 Plainwell High School graduate. He worked at James River Corporation for several years before joining the U.S. Navy and proudly served during Desert Storm. He went on to work as a welder for Stryker and most recently had been a truck driver.
Surviving are his son, Jason Stratton of South Carolina; his parents; sister, Lisa Marie (Bob) Stratton-Pickett of Plainwell along with many extended family members.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Robert “Robbie” Stratton.
A family visitation will be held from 3-5 PM, Saturday, July 25, 2020 at the Winkel Funeral Home, Otsego.
Cremation will follow.
Burial of ashes will take place at Hillside Cemetery in Plainwell at a later time.
Contributions in memory of Skip may be made to
Gryphon Place in Kalamazoo
.
Messages of condolence may be posted at
www.WinkelFuneralHome.com
.
Offer Condolence for the family of Ronald L. Stratton Jr.
Condolence Messages
Mark and Brenda Adams
July 21, 2020 at 11:42 am
So sorry for your loss prayers are with you and your family
Reply
Dave & Roberta Kuitert
July 21, 2020 at 12:47 pm
Prayers of comfort and understanding to your family. So sorry for loss of your loved one. Sympathy to all.
Reply
Sam
July 21, 2020 at 1:58 pm
I’m soooo Sorry
You all are in my Thoughts and Prayers
Reply
Sheila Simpson
July 21, 2020 at 2:11 pm
Skip, you were the one person that I could talk to and you tried hard to help my family when things got tough. Ill always love you and pray for you to have your peace in life. You never knew how much you wrte love and respected by so many people. Ill always think of you everyday and you’ll be the star a talk to everynight. I love to so very much Skip.
Reply
Dawn Ogden
July 21, 2020 at 2:28 pm
Ron, Diane and Lisa, I am so sorry for your loss.
Reply
Kris DeLoach
July 21, 2020 at 2:43 pm
Forever in my heart, I Love You
Reply
Joelette
July 21, 2020 at 2:57 pm
Ron , Diane , and Lisa. I so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. May God give you Peace!
All our love. Randy and Joelette
Reply
Angel Pooh
July 21, 2020 at 3:10 pm
My heart is just broken. You were always here for me. We confided in each other and tried to make our way through this crazy life. I will carry you with me for ally days.
Reply
Jorene Morrow
July 21, 2020 at 3:47 pm
Ron and Diane I am so so sorry for your loss. Prayers and hugs to all!
Reply
Jan Jameson
July 21, 2020 at 3:50 pm
My condolences to you all.
Reply
Amie Zapf
July 21, 2020 at 4:01 pm
Ron, Diane, and Lisa,
I am so sorry. Prayers and love to all of you.
Reply
Sandy Holden
July 21, 2020 at 4:02 pm
Ron,Diane and and Lisa. So sorry for your loss hugs and prayers for Skips son and the rest of the family . May God hold you tight through this time of loss and pain. Love you
Reply
Colleen Gregersen
July 21, 2020 at 4:27 pm
I have no words. Thinking of you all right now with prayers for healing.
Reply
Michelle (minshall) wix
July 21, 2020 at 6:10 pm
To all of skips family I am so sorry for your loss. I was shocked. I’ve not seen him since high school but would chat now and again. Just a sweet guy. Hugs to all……r.i.p skip
Reply
Tamera Hi I an-Wise
July 21, 2020 at 7:09 pm
I am so sorry for your family! I am holding all of you in my prayers and thoughts!!!
Reply
Mikkii
July 21, 2020 at 7:32 pm
So sorry for your loss. Haven’t seen Skip since high school but we checked in with each now and again. Always a good laugh. He will certainly be missed
Reply
BRENDA
July 21, 2020 at 7:38 pm
Ron,Diane and Lisa
Holding u close at heart durning this difficult time. Sending my hugs love and condolences
Rest in paradise Skip you’ll be forever missed
Reply
Steve VanDeWege
July 21, 2020 at 9:05 pm
So sorry prayers
Reply
Elaine and Tom
July 22, 2020 at 8:21 am
Our heart’s are broken, may the good Lord find you comfort. Our arms are wrapped around your family and holding you tight.
Reply
Marilyn Abernathy
July 22, 2020 at 12:05 pm
Ron, Diane, Lisa and Skip’s family, I’m so sorry to hear of Skip’s passing! I will be holding all of you in my prayers as you go through this difficult time. I’m sending you all love and hugs
Marilyn Abernathy
Reply
Gwen and Vern
July 22, 2020 at 12:39 pm
Prayers of peace and comfort Diane and Ron and Lisa remember all the good and loving memories
Reply
Karen Felicijan
July 22, 2020 at 1:07 pm
Ron and Diane, sorry for your loss . Prayers are with you.
Reply
Tony U.
July 22, 2020 at 2:39 pm
Skip. Cousin…. You taught me how to ride a bike! You taught me about and how to play baseball ! You included me and protected me in the neighborhood when I stayed with you, aunt Diane and uncle Ron. Even though I was your little cousin. You will forever be my favorite cousin. I wish I could tell you that one more time. My heart aches. Love and prayers to Aunt Diane, uncle Ron and cousin Lisa.
Reply
Gary Gus and Nola
July 22, 2020 at 3:18 pm
So very sorry for your loss. Prayers for all of you. Many good memories of all of you.
Reply
Darcy Netser
July 22, 2020 at 3:39 pm
So sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family with love comfort and hugs
Reply
John and Linda Loper
July 23, 2020 at 9:54 am
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Thoughts and prayers for you all.
Reply
Ralph Brigance
July 24, 2020 at 8:45 am
So sorry to hear of your loss. Praying for your family.
Reply
Amy Harris
July 24, 2020 at 8:46 am
So sorry for your lost. My thoughts and prayers are with you all . Skip will be missed by everybody he had a very big heart .he loved to talk about the things he used to see when he was driving his truck on the road I used to talk to him it was very nice. He will never be forgotten by anybody that he had touched their hearts ❤️. He was always a good friend to me I will miss him.
Reply
Harlow and Sally Steffey
July 24, 2020 at 1:47 pm
Ron, Diane and Lisa,
We’re so sorry for your loss. We have so many great memories of times in the past spent with your entire family. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you.
Reply
Jana and David Aho
July 24, 2020 at 5:42 pm
Lisa, we are so sorry to see your brother has passed. Thinking of you and your family. Hugs.
Reply
Kathleen Wolfe
July 24, 2020 at 9:46 pm
I am so sorry for your loss of Skip! I went to Starr Elementary through to Plainwell High School graduation, and he was always such a nice, sweet, kid! It is so hard, this life, and to know that his life has ended so short.
Condolences from Kathy Curie-Wolfe
Reply
Carla Sinicropi
July 25, 2020 at 10:50 am
Ron and Diane We are so saddened to hear of your sons passing We are thinking of you
Love Ford and Carla
Reply
Dave and Judie Broerman
July 25, 2020 at 11:16 am
Ron and Dianne, We are sorry for your loss. We’re praying that the Lord wraps his arms around you both at this time, while welcoming home Ron Jr. to his new home. God bless. Dave and Judie
Reply
Barry Hutchinson
July 28, 2020 at 5:31 pm
I so sorry to hear of your loss . wish I could be there for you but I had a hip replaced on the ninth of July and not moving very at this time. keep your heads up and stay safe and strong. hope to see you soon Bear
Reply
Angel
August 2, 2020 at 3:27 pm
Skip…
I dont see darkness
when I think of you
I see your big ole smile come shinin thru
Everyone who needed it could count on your help
Everyone Everywhere except for yourself
Running and hiding
from feelings you felt
Insecure and unhappy with the hand you were dealt
No betting No bluffing you threw cards away
If life is a game
you’re not willing to play
You lived your life
with pain barrier deep
Confiding in few
your secrets to keep
Not feeling we’d love you NO MATTER WHAT
The door to the future you’ve slammed it shut
I’d love to bring you back if just for today
To fight the demons you carried and chase them away
I hope you found peace and do not feel alone
As the Angel’s they met you and carried you HOME
Reply
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