Ronald Parker Sage

Ronald Parker Sage, aged 87, of Kingsford, Michigan, passed away peacefully on January 28, 2026, after enduring various health challenges. Born on August 4, 1938, in Pontiac, Michigan, Ron pursued his education in Geology, earning his undergraduate degree from Michigan Technological University, followed by a master's from the Colorado School of Mines and a doctorate from Carlton University in Ottawa, Ontario. He dedicated over 30 years to the Ontario Geological Survey, managing field crews and contributing significantly to geological literature, earning the S. S. Goldich Medal in 1997 for his work on Lake Superior Geology. Ron married Carol Raebiger on December 18, 1974, and together they raised their son Douglas and daughters Victoria and Alexandra, enjoying the company of six grandchildren. He is predeceased by his parents and brother-in-law. Ron is survived by his wife Carol, children, and grandchildren.