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ESCANABA -- Ronald Peltin, 80, of Escanaba, Michigan, passed away peacefully at home on October 13, 2026.
Born February 13, 1946, Ron grew up in Escanaba as the cherished son of John and Marie Peltin. After graduating from Holy Name High School, he built a lifelong career as a self-employed accountant and tax preparer at Universal Tax Consultants.
Ron is survived by his devoted wife, Kathryn; their daughters, Lesley (Jared) Boles of Charleston, South Carolina, and Kayla (Amy Chartier) Peltin of Escanaba, Michigan; his daughter, Deborah Ruvolo of Anderson, Indiana; his son, Brian (Amy) Peltin of Escanaba, Michigan; and Deborah and Brian's mother, Claudia Garland. A proud grandfather, Ron leaves behind nine grandchildren: Savannah Porter, Gauge Potier, Allison and Tanner Peltin, Grayson and Kyle Boles, Brahm and Grant Chartier, and a foster granddaughter. He is also survived by his siblings, Jack Peltin, Bill (Pamela) Peltin, and Susan Peltin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter, Hailie Ruvolo.
The family wishes to express its sincere gratitude to UPHS Hospice and Ron's cousin, Matt Peltin, for the kindness, support, and care they provided during his illness.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m. on October 30, 2026, at St. Thomas the
Apostle Catholic Church, 1820 9th Ave. N., Escanaba with Father Joseph Boakye Yiadom officiating. A luncheon will follow, and burial will take place in the Holy Cross Cemetery. The Anderson Funeral Homes of Escanaba and Gladstone are assisting the Peltin family with the arrangements and online condolences can be sent to the family at www.andersonfuneralhomes.net.
