Ronald James McGinnis, 76, died on December 22, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Akron Ohio to Robert and Alice (Vaughn) McGinnis on June 14, 1943. He graduated from Atwater High School in Atwater, Ohio on June 1962. He married Rosemary Ulrich on June 22, 1963 in Alliance, Ohio. Ron worked at Firestone Tire and Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio until he graduated from the Ohio Peace Officer Training Council in April of 1971. He worked as a Sargent for the Mogadore, Ohio Police Dept. In 1982 he became the Chief of Police in East Helena, MT until his retirement in 1995. He was a member of St. Cyril and Methodius Church in East Helena and a member of the Knights of Columbus.
Ron was preceded in death by his parents and siblings. Survivors include his loving wife of 56 years, son Randy (Cindy) McGinnis, loving daughter Gloria (Dwight) Charles, grandchildren Jackson (Bethany) McGinnis, Emily McGinnis, Michael (Jessica) Charles, Jacob (Jo-El) Charles and Great-Grandchildren Angelo Charles and Christopher Charles.
Special thanks to St. Pete’s Oncology dept., Dr. Weiner, Dr. Cupino and Jamie Wilcox.
Viewing of Ron and visitation with the family is Monday, December 30, 2019 at Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral home from 4-6 pm. Graveside services at Elkhorn Cemetery will be at a later date.
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday December 30, 2019
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
Service Schedule
Family Receiving Friends
4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday December 30, 2019
Anderson Stevenson Wilke Funeral Home
3750 N. Montana Ave
Helena, Montana 59602
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James Schell says
So sorry for your loss McGinnis family, Ron served the City of East Helena for many years and his caring service was greatly appreciated. My deepest sympathies go out to your family.
Jeff & Julie says
Dwight ,Gloria and family,
Our condolences and sympathy to
you at this sad time of loss . Prayers for peace and strength.
Cleo Schultz says
Rosemary, I am sorry to hear about the loss of your husband. Prayers to you and your family.
Cleo Schultz
Jerry Cummings says
Having worked with Ron for a number of years, I found him to be a most decent person with a great love for family and friends. There are many memories we made on the East Helena Police department and I shall miss him. My condolences to Rosemary and the rest his family.
My friend…you will be remembered and missed.
Mac Cummings
Teresa and Steve Anderson says
Dwight, Gloria and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Helen Fabian Delanoy says
Rosemary and family,
My thoughts and prayers are with you. Dear Ron was always nice and I enjoyed visiting with you, two at church. God bless you with many memories. Helen Fabian
Tom Mulvaney says
We will miss you, Mac! Your many years of service as East Helena Chief of Police is greatly appeciated. Rosemary and you were great parents and grandparents to the Charles family, my next door neighbors. To Rosemary, Gloria and the rest of Ron’s family, my sincerest condolences.
Maryann Plettenberg says
Dear Rosemary, So sorry to hear that Ron, passed away. My thoughts and prays are with you and your family.
Tim Pinson says
I worked with Ron on the Mogadore Police Department in Ohio.
His family was great, and Jan and I had some great social times together at Rosemary family cabin in Atwater,Ohio.
Very sorry for your loss.
Tim & Janice Pinson