Ronald Kurt Kilbride, a resident of Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan, passed away on Thursday, September 21, 2023 at the age of 75. Ronald was born on February 3, 1948 to the late Bernard L. Kilbride, Jr. and Letty (Hanson) Kilbride.
Ronald was the beloved husband to Catherine J. (Hayes) Kilbride. Together they had 3 children through separate marriages: Heather Currie, Christina McAlinden, and Jeffrey Mitchell. They also have 8 loving grandchildren. He is also survived by siblings; Cathy (Bob) Hach, and Jeff Kilbride.
Ronald attended Notre Dame High School graduating in 1966. He attended Kent State University (Ohio) receiving a Bachelor of Arts in English and minor in Psychology Degrees in 1970. He also attended Central Michigan University receiving a Master’s Degree in Industrial Management.
Ronald Taught English for three years in the Detroit School System. Mr. Kilbride left teaching, and went on to work as a Senior Material Handling Engineer for the Ford Motor Company. He worked at several different plants including: Utica Trim, Chassis Engineering, Michigan Assembly, Kentucky Truck and Michigan Assembly. He retired in 2007, and formed Material Planning and Logistics, LLC. He worked independently for several years, and was rehired by Ford Motor Company at the Michigan Assembly Plant in Dearborn, MI. He assisted the Launch Team at the Kentucky Truck Plant and the Michigan Assembly Plant in Dearborn, MI.
Mr. Kilbride volunteered his time at Junior Achievement. He assisted young men and women in entrepreneurial activities. He was an altar boy at St. Joan of Arc Parish. In his senior year of high school, he received a varsity letter for being on the swim team. He was a brother at the Sigma Phi Epsilon Fraternity (Ohio Lambda) while attending Kent State University.
Mr. Kilbride’s favorite charities were Boys Town and the St. Jude Hospital.
Mr. Kilbride is preceded by his brothers: Bernard III (Margaret), Thomas, Fredrick and sisters; Christine Kilbride and Cynthia Lowery (William).
A graveside service for Mr. Kilbride will occur on September 30, 2023 at 10:30am at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery located at 25800 W. 10 Mile Road, Southfield, MI 48033.
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