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Ronald F. Skantz

Ronald F. Skantz, 84, of North Fort Myers died Friday, Nov. 21, 2008, at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral. He was born on Feb. 8, 1924, in Cheboygan, Mich., a child of Jud and Florence (Lamont) Skantz.

Before moving to North Fort Myers in 1988, he lived in Michigan and was employed for 35 years by Brunswick Bowling Company as a finisher and installer. Locally, he and his wife, Corkey, worked for Grandma’s Child Care in Fort Myers for 12 years and attended Open Bible Church in North Fort Myers before joining First Church of God in Cape Coral.

He is survived by his wife ,Corinne “Corky” Skantz; his children, Lylah, Nancy, Darla, Ralph and Robert; two stepsons, Richard and Todd Grgurich; his brother, Larry; grandchildren and great grandchildren.

He was predeceased by his first wife, Lois, in 1987 and his stepson, John Grgurich, in 2005.

A Memorial Service was conducted Sunday, Nov. 30, in the First Church of God, 2213 Country Club Blvd., Cape Coral.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the family would be appreciated.

Arrangements are through Affordable and Trusted Cremation Center at Horizon Funeral Home, Fort Myers.