Ronald Stage, 71, of Poplar Bluff, Mo. died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2015 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. He was born April 23, 1944 in Yakima, Washington to the late Orvil Stage and Mary Conner Stage. Mr. Stage was a life time resident of Poplar Bluff. Ronald married Anna L Garrison in 1968. She preceded him in death Oct. 27, 2010. Ronald was a retired machinist. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. He enjoyed bowling, Cardinal ballgames, and working in his yard.. He is survived by three sons, James Stage, Gary Stage, and Steven Stage, all of Poplar Bluff; seven grandchildren, ten great grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild. Visitation will be Monday at 10 A.M. at Fitch-Hillis Funeral Home Chapel followed by a memorial service at 11 A.M. Brother Ted Elledge will officiate. Burial will be at Memorial Gardens Cemetery.