ESSARY, Ronald L. - age 76, of East Tawas, died Monday, February 6, 2017. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the Ronald Essary Memorial Fund care of Sharp Funeral Home & Cremation Center, 6063 Fenton Rd., Flint. Ronald was born July 8, 1940 in Eldon, IA, the son of John T. and Adeline (Kirk) Essary. He shared his love of the great outdoors and horses with this children. Surviving are: 3 children, Kevin Todd (Penny) Essary of East Tawas, Stephen B. (Jennifer) Essary of Linden, Marna (Tom) Whited of Mt. Morris; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; 2 brothers, John and Barney Essary of IA; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by: 2 brothers; 3 sisters and a great-granddaughter. Friends may share an online tribute on the obituary page www.sharpfuneralhomes.com.