Ronald King Farmer, 85, of Whitehall, passed away Saturday, October 18, 2025. He was born January 12, 1940, the son of Benjamin and Donna (Erickson) Farmer.
He graduated from North Muskegon High School, where he was a standout athlete in basketball and baseball, in the late 1950s. After high school, he received an associate degree from Muskegon Community College and spent most of his career working as an Agent and Agency Manager for State Farm Insurance. He loved to mentor new agents and recognize their success. He was proud to work for such a great company and built lifelong relationships during his tenure.
He worked hard, played hard, loved fiercely and lived life to the fullest. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, his beloved dogs (often feeding them from his own fork at the dinner table), maintaining his lake home and property (especially blowing leaves), entertaining company with grilled meat and his famous baked beans, action movies and his daily dose of classic country music. He also enjoyed watching his daughters and grandchildren play sports or perform in other school activities. He often shared how proud he was of his entire family. He loved that other family members followed his lead to work for State Farm. He was quick to tell a good story to anyone (even if he just met them), play a practical joke or say something unexpected.
Ron was compassionate and generous, often buying or donating items to those in need. A loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, who loved spending time with his family.
Ron is survived by: his children, Amy (Wally Tuchardt) Farmer and Annette (Rob) Thompson; grandchildren, Gunnar (Rylie) Koenig, Katherine (Alejandro) Savinon, Garrett Koenig, Paul Tuchardt, Hunter (Samantha) Christenson, Autumn (Evan) Holzgen, Sky Christenson, Rayne Thompson and Camden Thompson; great-grandchildren, Bennett and Ella Christenson; and brother, James “King” Farmer.
Ron was preceded in death by the love of his life, Merry Christine Farmer. They were married for over 60 years. During the last 10 years of her battle with dementia, he cared for her at home until her last breath. Their family has comfort in knowing they are together again in Heaven.
Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, November 10, 2025, at White Lake United Methodist Church, 8555 Cook St., Montague, MI 49437, with Reverend Timothy Dibble presiding. The family invites all to a time of food and fellowship following the service at the church.
Beacon Cremation & Funeral Service, White Lake Chapel, is in charge of arrangements.
www.beaconfh.com
