Ronald John Haitema, 84, of Littleton died Wednesday, March 4, 2015 at Halifax Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Haitema was born March 25, 1930 in Grand Rapids, Michigan to the late Dr. John Samuel and Elsa Mae Hayma Haitema.
He served 5 years in United States Marine Corps during the Korean Conflict.
He retired as an Installment Loan Officer with Citi Bank & Trust in Jackson, MI.
Mr. Haitema was also a member of Calvary United Methodist Church and sang in a barbershop quartet.
He helped build 4 homes with Habitat for Humanity in Warren County.
In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his brother Milton Haitema who passed away in 1993.
He is survived by his wife of 46 years Carroll Haitema of Littleton; his son John Michael Haitema of Norlina; his daughter Anita Kaye Ward and husband Richard of Montpellier, Va.; his step-daughter Roxanne Lynne Tenney Morin and husband Ramon of Lansing, MI; his granddaughter Sabrina Ward; his nephews Tom Haitema and wife Margie; David Haitema and wife Margaret; his niece Martha Jane Haitema; his great-nieces and nephews Brenda Mae Haitema; Ransom Haitema; Greyson Haitema; Katie Haitema; Joshua Haitema; and Nathaniel Haitema.
A memorial service celebrating Mr. Haitema’s life will be held Sunday, March 8, 2015 at 1:00 PM at Calvary United Methodist Church with Rev. Stan Lewis officiating.
Online condolences may be made at www.hockadayfs.com.