Ronald, of Farmington Hills, passed into eternal life on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital.  He was 67 years old and ill since May.

Ron was born September 28, 1955, in Dearborn, MI, to the late George and Betty (Kemper) Alstead.  He enjoyed a long and prosperous career in Systems Operations at DTE for 37 years, was an avid golfer, and enjoyed music.

Ron is the beloved husband of Deborah and the late Pamela; brother of the late Richard (Mary) and the late Robert (the late Roma); uncle of David (Margaret) Alstead, Daniel (Jennifer) Alstead, Jeffrey (Kristine) Alstead, Adam (Julia) Zimmerman, Nathan (Tiffany) Koonter, Gregory (Elizabeth) Koonter, Kelly (Matthew) Herbert, and Allyson (Juan) Peòn; son-in-law of Joan (the late David) Koonter; and brother-in-law of the late David (Theresa Martina) Koonter.  Ron is also survived by numerous great-nieces, great-nephews, and friends.

Family and friends may gather for visitation on Sunday, January 29, from 1-5 pm, and again Monday morning from 9-11 am.

Ron's funeral ceremony is planned for Monday morning, January 30, at 11:00 am, also at Heeney-Sundquist.

Interment at Glen Eden Memorial Park, Livonia, will follow a luncheon.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions are suggested to the Tunnel to Towers Foundation or the charity of one's choice.