Ronald K. Palk
Age 67, passed away April 9, 2021. He was born October 19, 1953, in Trenton, MI, to Richard and Patricia (Baker) Palk.
Ronald graduated from Crestwood High School in Dearborn Heights and attended Michigan State University. He was a systems programmer for Michigan National Bank, Whirlpool Corp., and most recently with Jackson National Life, retiring in June 2020. Ronald loved spending time with family, especially his two granddaughters, during yearly beach vacations to Manasota Key, Florida. Ron was an avid Spartan fan. He enjoyed many years bowling, playing softball, soccer, ping pong and golf with friends.
Ron is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Georganna “Gee” (Murray) Palk; children, Devon (Candice) Palk and Laurel (Ryan Perez) Palk; grandchildren, Raelynn Kaye Palk, Brynleigh Gail Palk, and Baby Boy Palk arriving in August 2021; brother, Richard (Carol) Palk; and beloved Uncle Kenny and Auntie Karin Palk. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Randy Palk; and his father and mother-in-law, Ronald and Sandra Murray.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at the Estes-Leadley Greater Lansing Chapel. The family will receive friends and relatives beginning at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be made to: Assist the Officer Foundation, which supports officers who serve and protect in Dallas, TX. (atodallas.org) or K-9 Officer Collin Rose Memorial Foundation (Grosse Pointe Farms, MI), which will hopefully continue to inspire generations of new dog handlers (collinrosememorial.org). A live stream of the service may be viewed by clicking on this link: Live Stream
12 Messages to “Ronald K. Palk”
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Mary Katherine (Inosencio) Hughes
April 12, 2021 at 2:28 pmMy sincerest condolences to you Gee and your family.
Much Love to you All
Larry Nakfoor
April 12, 2021 at 3:37 pmMy condolence’s to Gee and the entire Palk family. I worked (at Michigan National Bank) and golfed in the bank league with Ron for almost 20 years. He was a good person with a quick smile. I am especially sorry that he didn’t get the much deserved opportunity to enjoy more years in retirement with his wife and family….. ln
John Whalen
April 12, 2021 at 4:54 pmRest in Peace Ron you will be missed
I hear the golf courses are beautiful and easier in Heaven…
Catherine Galan
April 12, 2021 at 9:13 pmSo very sorry to hear about Ron. I worked in IT with him on different occasions. Thoughts to the family!
Pete Gross
April 13, 2021 at 5:17 amSo sorry to hear about Ron, very good guy. Worked at Michigan National bank with him for over 20 years.
Sam Underwood
April 13, 2021 at 10:40 amA great person and coworker. Sad to read of his passing. He willed be missed by all of us who worked with him at MNB.
Dan Jozwiak
April 13, 2021 at 6:06 pmPrayers to the family, he will be missed,
also worked with Ron at the MNB
Sabrina Centeno
April 13, 2021 at 11:25 pmGee, I am so sorry to read about Ron’s passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you and the family.
James Grund
April 15, 2021 at 8:13 amMy condolences to the Palk family.
Ron was a great coworker and friend and will be missed very much.
Doug and Kelly Lamb
April 15, 2021 at 4:33 pmWe were sorry to hear about Ron’s passing. Our condolences to the Palk family.
It was a pleasure working with Ron for many years at Jackson.
Amy Henderson
April 16, 2021 at 9:53 amRon,
My boys said to me that you were such a nice neighbor because you didn’t get mad when they ran into your shed with a wagon! ?? You were also so kind and measured in your responses. Thank you for being such a wonderful man to all.
We love you Gee, Devon and Candice, Ray and Bryn, Laurel and Ryan. You will be in our prayers in the days ahead.
Kevin T Kenney
April 16, 2021 at 5:16 pmI wish to express my heart felt sadness of hearing of Ron’s passing from this life but also my faith that death is not the end but a transition. A birth to eternal life as expressed by St. Francis of Assisi. May you find peace and comfort in knowing that Ron is embraced by God’s love and is no longer in pain.
I wanted you to know how much I truly enjoyed working with Ron over the many years at Jackson National. I enjoyed his sense of humor, his honesty, his dedication to work and family, his willingness to share of himself freely and easily. Especially his sharing stories about his trips to FL, his dog, all the wild animals in his back yard, his children and their careers, his knowledge of single malt scotch, as well as his skills in ping pong and adventures in golf. Even the joys/pains of being a Tigers, Lions, and Spartan fan. He will always be a part of my memories of working at Jackson as well as in my thoughts and prayers for the rest of my life.
I wish I could express my sympathy in person however since I have not yet received the covid vaccine I do not wish to expose anyone unknowingly to the virus and so will not be able to attend his memorrial service. Again my deepest condolences to the Palk family. Sincerely, Kevin.