Ronald Earl Pickard

August 3, 1951 - March 12, 2019

Ronald Earl Pickard, 67, of Charlevoix, passed away on March 12, 2019 at Hiland Cottage Hospice House in Petoskey. He was born on August 3, 1951 in Muskegon, the son of the late Emerson C. Ferrell and Vera Lee Pickard. Ron was a loving father and avid outdoorsman who had a passion for hunting, fishing, camping, and spending time with family and friends. He inflicted his love for fishing and hunting on all who knew him. He had a great competitive spirit when he played and coached sports. Ron was always willing to give a helping hand to a friend in need. When it was quiet, he would watch his bird feeders and admire the nature that would visit. If you found him at the races he would be grinning from ear to ear in awe over the show. He was a father, a friend, a teacher, and coach. Ron will be missed greatly by those who loved him. The family would like to give our sincerest gratitude to the workers at Hiland Cottage Hospice House and all who gave him loving care in his final days. Ron is survived by his children, Ron McWethy, Kirk (Stacie) McWethy, Josh Pickard, Matthew (Danielle) Pickard and Veronica (Pedro) Rivera; 13 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; siblings, Henrietta (Tom) Fabatz of Grawn, Lucille (William) Wandrie of East Jordan, George Vanderlaan of Sunnyvale, CA, and Joan Vanderlaan of Ellsworth; and many nieces, nephews and extended family. Proceeding Ron in death is his siblings, Alice Rychlik and Elmer C. Ferrell. Cremation has taken place per Ron’s wishes. A private celebration will be planned later. Arrangements were made by Wolfe-O’Neill Funeral Home, our family serving yours.