Upcoming Services
| Marge Samson |
Sun May 5th at 1:30 IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL | |
| Louise Glattstein Oram |
Sun Apr 28th at 1:30 IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL | |
| Doralee LeVine |
Sun Apr 28th at 12:00 CHAPEL AT CLOVER HILL | |
| William Sandy |
Sun Apr 28th at 11:30 IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL | |
| Joan Behrmann |
Sun Apr 28th at 10:30 Graveside at Beth El Memorial Park | |
| Florence Lovinger Ostrow |
FUNERAL DETAILS
Ronald Coden
Ronald Coden, 80, of Berkley, Michigan, died on 05 March 2024. The Funeral was held at IRA KAUFMAN CHAPEL on Friday, 08 March 2024 at 11:00 AM . Rabbi Aaron Starr and Hazzan David Propis officiated. Click  to watch a video of the recorded service.Interment at Machpelah Cemetery.
The family of Ronald Coden will be gathering through the evening of Sunday, March 10 at the residence of Stephen and Carol Sue Coden, 4172 Wabeek Lake Drive S., Bloomfield Hills MI 48302. The phone number is 248-932-0235. Family and friends will be gathering on Friday immediately following the interment until 5:00 p.m., on Saturday from 7:00-9:00 p.m., and on Sunday from 12:00-5:00 p.m. and 6:30-9:00 p.m. The gathering on Saturday from 7:00-9:00 p.m. will be a musical celebration of Ron's life, and everyone attending is encouraged to bring their instruments and participate in the celebration. Religious services will be held on Sunday at 7:00 p.m. Beloved son of the late Maurice Coden and Evelyn Coden Sipher; Loving husband of Renee Coden; Beloved father of David & Christina Coden, Kimberly & Josh Diskin, and Michael Coden; Loving brother of Stephen & Carol Sue Coden, Sandy Sipher and the late Arline Carris; Beloved grandfather of Asa and Evelyn Diskin, Harlan and Maurice Coden; Adored uncle of Mark & Robyn, Frankie & Jaye Coden, Jonathan & Jodi, and Emma Coden; Loving brother-in-law of Cheryl & Carl, Gregg & Mai, Danielle & Michael. Beloved son-in-law of Beverly Worpell. Ron is also survived by a world of family & friends. Ron Coden has been described as a giant man in a leprechaun’s body. He had a grand talent to sing and make people laugh that he used to fulfill his life’s mission. He simply wanted to help people smile, laugh, and sing with him. Be happy. He was a loving family man, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and uncle. He sang for his immediate family and his extended family with unsurpassed warmth. The smile and twinkle in his eyes were also shared with friends who came to feel like family. His love for his wife Renee burned so bright it lit up every room they passed through. Renee was the muse for a life that was a love song. Ron’s influences were Al Jolson, Josh White, Laurel and Hardy, Walt Disney, Abraham Lincoln and his brother Steve. He never lost the wise impish child that saw the world with hopeful eyes. He was the consummate entertainer. With a conscience. Ron sang for Focus:HOPE for more than 50 years. No request was denied. He loved Father Bill Cunningham and cofounder Eleanor Josaitis. He alone sang at all 51 Focus:HOPE Music Festivals. He was there singing “We shall Overcome” at the Walks for Justice. When Father Cunningham asked Ron to sing at a Good Friday service in 1972, Ron said yes. He continued to sing on Good Fridays for 25 years, until Cunningham’s passing. As Eleanor Josaitis was dying, Ron was at her side for more than a year. He couldn’t leave the room until he got a smile or a nod. Ron loved his work as an Elementary School music teacher. For several years he taught the little ones to sing and play together with music. He booked them for a school performance once a month. He gave them the stage. Ron created unforgettable characters for five years on the Hot Fudge children's TV series. Professor Emotion for all of us! On stage he invited other entertainers in the audience to join him. When he sang “Forever Young” we all became younger. He was the fiddler on our roof. One night at the Railroad Crossing a little girl, Lisa, ran on stage during a set and started dancing. Ron set down his guitar, took her in his arms, put her on his lap and sang the Unicorn song. Just for her. Ron Coden was a unicorn. We will never see his like again. It is suggested that those who wish to further honor the memory of Ronald Coden may do so by making a contribution to: Focus HopeClick to Visit Charity Website or Hospice of MichiganClick to Visit Charity Website or A Charity of one's choice |