Ronald Charles Popchoke, 64, of Bemus Point, New York passed from this life on March 22, 2016 in Cleveland, Ohio after a brief but devastating illness. Ronald was born on April 13, 1951 in Hugo, Oklahoma to Odell and Juanita (Beavers) Popchoke. Ronald was a lifelong member of the Jackson Street Church Of Christ, in Hugo. Ronald graduated from Hugo High School in 1969 at which point he attended Southeastern Oklahoma State University. Ronald married his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Marsha Fluellen on December 28,1973. Ronald began his career with Alstom-G.E. in 1978 in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Ronald enjoyed a flourishing career with the company. As Senior Construction Manager, he over saw the construction of power plants all over the United States. With an unparalleled work ethic and unwavering pride, Ronald always provided exceptional quality in his work and in the work of those whom he managed. Ronald's work ethic could only be matched by the love that he had for his family. Ronald was a kind, generous and compassionate husband, father, grandfather and friend. His memory will be cherished by all who knew him.
Ronald was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Gary Popchoke. He is survived by his wife Marsha, daughters Michelle (Popchoke) Wood and husband Travis of Rochester, New York and Leslie Popchoke, of Chicago, Illinois and grandchildren Tessa and Grady Wood of Rochester, New York. He is also survived by nieces Lisa (Popchoke) Callahan and husband Darren and Jenny Popchoke of Atlanta, Georgia, as well as a host of other friends and relatives, most notably Bruce and Kim Usher of Atoka, Oklahoma and Milo Miles of Tyler, Texas.
Visitation with the family will be held April 16, 2016 from 2-5pm at the funeral home chapel under the direction of Prater Lampton Mills and Coffey Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to St. Mary's Hospital of Michigan, 800 South Washington Ave. Saginaw, Michigan 48601 where Ronald received such excellent care during his illness.
