Ronald W. Stassin

Ronald W. Stassin, age 84, of DeMotte, IN, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Ronald was preceded in death by his first wife Patricia Ann Stassin, nee Coulitsis. They were blessed with three children: Kevin (Vicki) Stassin, Kathrine Gilmore, and Dan (Karen) Stassin. Ronald is survived by his second wife Romayne Pluister Stassin, nee Vander Ploeg, and by Romayne’s children: Donna (Steve) Slavick, Patty (Jeff) Eenigenburg, and Mary Beth (Bryan) Kitchen. Cherished grandfather of 15 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Ronald was the founder and CEO of Midwest Machining and Fabricating. He volunteered with the Griffith Fire Department for many years. Ronald was a duck and goose hunter and an avid fisherman. He loved to collect Civil War memorabilia. Ronald was loved by his family and friends and will be dearly missed.

Visitation with family and friends Sunday, November 23, 2025 from 2:00 - 6:00 p.m. Funeral service Monday, November 24, 2025 at 12:00 p.m. at Smits Funeral Home 2121 Pleasant Springs Lane (Rt.30/Pleasant Springs Ln.) Dyer, IN. Interment Chapel Lawn Memorial Gardens – Crown Point, IN. Memorial contributions may be given to DeMotte Christian Schools (1223 Begonia St. SE, De Motte, IN 46310) or Trinity Oaks Christian Academy (233 Trinity Oaks Way, Cary, IL 60013). For further information, please contact 219-322-7300 or visit our online obituary and guestbook at www.SMITSFH.com