Michael Alan Ronan
1962 - 2020
Michael Alan Ronan was called home to
be with the Lord at his home in Newton, KS, on October 29th, 2020. He
was born to Terry Lee Ronan and Sandra Jean (Stoddard) Ronan, on
April 1, 1962, in St. Louis, MO. He graduated from High School in
Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin.
Michael served in the US army from 1983
- 1986, two years of which were in Germany. He met his wife, Terena
Birky, at John Brown University in Arkansas, and they were married on
February 23, 1991, in Houston TX. He attended Midwestern Baptist
Theological Seminary in Kansas City, MO, where he graduated with his
master's of Divinity, in 1997. While in seminary he and Terena
provided pulpit supply at numerous churches, and then went on to
pastor a small church in southern Iowa during the last year of his
schooling. Upon graduation, the couple moved to Mason City, Iowa, and
pastored for four years, and then went to Arkansas City, Kansas, to
pastor for another four years. They then moved to Newton KS, where
Michael has pastored at Immanuel Baptist Church since January 1,
2006.
Michael loved caring for others,
primarily through pastoring. He also spent much of his time studying
the Bible, preparing for his sermons, and walking through the church
praying for his congregation, for hours. He was a man who literally
and figuratively walked with God. He is remembered for his
unconditional love for his congregation and community.
His greatest joy was his family; his
wife Terena, and their two daughters, Mariah and Sydney, of whom he
was incredibly proud. He was intentional about devoting time and
energy to his family. He is also survived by his parents, Terry and
Sandy Ronan, of Park City, KS, and his sister, Pam Johnson (Johnny),
of Atascadero, CA.
His visitation will be from 5-9 PM,
Wednesday, November 4th, with the family in attendance from 6-7:30,
at Petersen Funeral Home chapel.
Graveside service will be held at
Greenwood Cemetery in Newton KS, on November 5th at 11 AM, officiated
by pastors Scott Miller and Mark Miller.
Memorial contributions for his
daughters' college education fund may be sent to Petersen Funeral
Home, or Immanuel Baptist Church, 1515 N Anderson, Newton, KS 67114.
Please make payable to College America and put 529 Ronan in the memo
line.
On-line condolences may be left at
http://www.petersenfamilyfuneralhomel.com
