Ronald KINCH

21 JUN 1940 - 10 JUL 2012

• BIRTH: 21 JUN 1940, South Bend, IN
• BURIAL: St Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger, IN
• DEATH: 10 JUL 2012, South Bend, IN

• MARRIAGE: 7 JUL 1962, St Joseph County, IN

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[N9147] Birth: Jun. 21, 1940
South Bend
St. Joseph County
Indiana, USA
Death: Jul. 10, 2012
Mishawaka
St. Joseph County
Indiana, USA

Ronald E. Kinch
June 21, 1940 - July 10, 2012
Ronald E. Kinch, 72, of Mishawaka, passed away Tuesday morning, July 10, 2012, in his home. Ron was born June 21, 1940 in South Bend, a son of Eugene and Gladys (Deal) Kinch. He spent most of his years growing up in Mishawaka and was a 1958 graduate of Mishawaka High School. He served his country for several years in the US Army Reserves. On July 7, 1962, Ron married Elaine VanVooren. The couple made Mishawaka their home. They celebrated their 50th anniversary three days before Ron passed away. Ron retired after many years of employment with Dodge Reliance in Mishawaka. Ever since Ron was a teenager he had a passion for cars. He loved restoring old cars and motorcycles. Ron was a founder and member of St. Joe Valley Street Rods. His current and past memberships also included Pioneer Auto Club, Hart City Street Rods and River Valley Antique Motorcycle Club. Ron was an inspector for the National Street Rod Association. Over the years Ron's car hobby involved his family. In recent years he loved having his great grandson, Caleb, working by his side. Ron's surviving family includes his wife, Elaine; two children, Julie Huff of Mishawaka and Mike Kinch of Mishawaka; four grandchildren, Amber, Kaitlyn, Michelle and Alexandra; two great grandchildren, Caleb and Kara; his mother, Gladys Dewald of Mishawaka; a sister, Rebecca Balog of Colorado; two step brothers, Charles Dewald of Elkhart and Thomas Dewald of Florida; and a half sister, Christine Erickson of Bremen. Ron was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Karen; his father, Eugene; and his step father, George Dewald. Friends may spend time with Ron's family Friday, July 13, from 3 6 pm in Goethals & Wells Funeral Home, 503 W. 3rd Street, Mishawaka. A private family burial will take place at a later date in St. Joseph Valley Memorial Park, Granger.

Burial:
Saint Joseph Valley Memorial Park
Granger
St. Joseph County
Indiana, USA