Joseph Ronald “Ron” Holsinger, age 90 of Cushing, passed away on July 23, 2022, at his home in Cushing, with his family by his side. His care has been entrusted to Palmer Marler Funeral Home in Cushing, OK.
Ron was born on February 5, 1932, in Cushing to the late Joe and Nellie (Kinzie) Holsinger. He attended and graduated from Perkins High School.
In the late 1950s, he met the love of his life, Betty Lou Bryant, and on November 16, 1959, they were married, and this past year having celebrated their 63rd anniversary. Ron and Betty were loving parents to Lisa, Debbie, Ron Jr. and Jeff.
Ron was employed by Midland/ Hudson Refinery for many years and later retired from the City of Cushing. Ron was a longtime member of the Church of Christ at 9th and Linwood serving as a deacon and participated in the prison ministry. Ron also served on the Payne County Band Board of Directors for 19 years as well as serving on the Cushing City Planning Commission for several years. Ron’s greatest joy was time spent with his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He took special pride in keeping up with their lives and activities. He also enjoyed gardening, antique tractors, and doing for others.
Ron is survived by his wife Betty of the home, daughter Lisa and husband Ricky Lofton of Cushing, daughter Debbie and husband Kevin Farley of Cushing, son Ron Holsinger Jr. and wife Gayle of Tryon, OK, and son Jeff Holsinger and wife Tessa of Gladstone, OR. Ron is proceeded in death by his parents, his brothers Galen and Paul Holsinger, daughter-in-law, Tami Holsinger and grandson Bishop Holsinger.
Ron was laid to rest at 10AM on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Euchee Valley Memorial Park in a private family service. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: “Contact Mission Church of Christ” website at www.contactmission.org/give or phone 918-447-1130.
