Ronald Otis Dodge, age 82, a longtime resident of Big Rapids, MI, went to be with the Lord on April 26, 2013. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Margot. Ron was a former member of Knights of Columbus and established the Council on Aging in Mecosta County, President for 12 years and other Senior Citizen opportunities. Ron attended Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, where he met his wife, Margot Gardzinski. He served 3 years in the Army, stationed in Korea. Their 8 children include daughter Kathryn Ermish (husband Mike) of Dallas, Texas; Gregory (wife Mary); and Ruth Lovelace (husband Jamie) both of Six Lakes, MI; Mary Powers (husband Jeff) and Patricia Kohane (husband John) both of Grand Rapids, MI; Joseph (wife Sherry) and Jeffrey (wife Christy) of Charlotte, NC. Son Matthew, passed away of leukemia in 1983. He is survived by 25 grand children and 10 great grandchildren. He will be greatly missed by his loving family but there is peace in knowing we will see him someday in heaven. We love you dad. Visitation will be Thursday, May 2, 2013 from 6-8 pm at Daggett-Gilbert Funeral Home in Big Rapids, with a rosary at 7 pm. Mass of Christian Burial will be on Friday, May 3rd at 11 am at St. Paul's Catholic Church in Big Rapids. Memorial contributions can be made to St. Mary's School, 927 Marion Ave, Big Rapids, MI 49307.