Ronald James Rieves

     Ronald "Ron" James Rieves, age 89, of DeWitt, MI, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025.
     Funeral Services will be held at St. Johns Lutheran Church, St. Johns, MI, at 11:00 A.M. on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, with Pastor Jim Pearl officiating. Burial will take place at Ford Cemetery, Elba Township, MI. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, from 2-8 P.M. with the family present from 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. at Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, MI.
     Ronald was born in Lansing, MI on February 23, 1936, the son of Rudolph and Rosemary (Phelps) Rieves. He was a graduate of Williamston High School. Ron served his country in the U.S. Army. He married Patricia "Pat" Houska, on February 17, 1962, at Central United Methodist Church, in Lansing, MI. They were married for sixty-one years prior to her passing away.
     Ron enjoyed hunting and puttering around doing odd jobs. He also enjoyed traveling and was a farmer for many years. Ron retired from Oldsmobile in 1998. He was a member of St. Johns Lutheran Church and the UAW Local 652. Ron enjoyed reconnecting with past co-workers at Diamond Reo.
    He is survived by his three children: Roxanne and Jim Gleason of St. Johns, MI; Randy Rieves of Lansing, MI; and Ryan Rieves of DeWitt, MI; two grandchildren: Kristin and Stephen Vlahakis and Kaitlyn and Ty Cook; great-grandchildren: Louis Vlahakis and Bella Vlahakis; nieces and nephews: Russell "Rusty" Rieves and Jean Kelly, Renee and Phil Taft, also Tara and Seth Poche. Ronald was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, his grandson Connor Gleason, his brother Russell Rieves and sister-in-law Lynn "Chicki" Rieves.
     Memorials may be made to St. Johns Lutheran Church. Online condolences may be sent to www.smithfamilyfuneralhomes.com. The family is being served by Smith Family Funeral Homes - Osgood Chapel, St. Johns, Michigan.