Ross Fockler went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, August 27, 2020. Ross was born on January 2, 1940 to Ronald and Genevieve (Guilford) Fockler in Gregory Michigan. Ross is survived by his sisters; Marilyn(Larry) Hogan of Columbia, Missouri and Susan Fockler of Lincolnville, Maine; his daughters and sons: Cherie (Roger) Allen of Vicksburg Michigan, Leroy Fockler of Vicksburg, Michigan, Ross (Grace) Fockler Jr. of Fallbrook California, Kantis (Randy) Lyon of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, ; his step children: Rachel (Travis) Riggs of Harbor Springs, Clayton (Angie) Novak of Alanson, Michigan, and Mark (Diane) Novak of Harbor Springs Michigan; his grandchildren: Nicole Bailey, David Bailey, Steven Fockler, Atom Montigney, Alison Fockler, Lauren Allen, Amanda Montigney, and Shanti Fockler; great grandchildren Madeleine and Brielle Bailey, and Antonio Puente; Mother of surviving children, Kitty Ann Fockler of Palm Beach Gardens, Florida and mother of surviving step-children Ellen Sue Fockler of Alanson, Michigan. Ross was preceded in death by his parents, his sister and brother in law Betty and Joe Boring. He enjoyed watching the Detroit Lions and Tigers. Time spent on Beaver Island. Most of all Ross enjoyed spending time with his family.
Following his wishes, cremation has taken place. A private family ceremony will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made to Bronson Methodist Hospital M. I. C. U.
While visiting Ross’ webpage at www.mccowensecord.com please sign the guestbook by lighting a candle, and/or sharing a memory with the family.
The family is being assisted by the McCowen & Secord Funeral Home; Rupert Durham Chapel, 409 S. Main Street Vicksburg, MI 49097 (269-649-1697).