Ronald Eugene Klotz

Ronald Eugene Klotz, 91, of Risingsun, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2021, at his home. He was born July 26, 1930, in Fostoria, to Merl and Laura (Yates) Klotz. Ronald married Mildred Irene Reddin on Aug. 17, 1952, at Bloomdale United Methodist Church, and she preceded him in passing Jan. 19, 2019. Ronald is survived by two daughters, Ronda Klotz of Bradner and Jackie (Robert) Ayala of Wayne; daughter-in-law, Becky (Roger) Geyman of Risingsun; two sisters, Shirley Bickel of Bowie, Maryland, and Carolyn (Ron) Showell of Tucson, Arizona; seven grandchildren, Chris Meyer, Cory Meyer, Jessica (Alfonso) Ayala-Lopez, Marisa (Matt) Reynolds, Katelyn Klotz, Ethan Klotz, and Emma Geyman; and 10 great-grandchildren, Faith, Cory Jr., Kylie, Victor, Vanessa, Alma, Nicholas, Makenna, Mitchell, and Sofia. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Merl and Laura; son, Kenneth Klotz; and great-grandson, Mason. Ronald was a 1948 graduate of Risingsun High School. He began caring for his sisters at the age of 19 after the passing of their father, and worked as a self-employed farmer for over 70 years. He was a member of First Church of God, Risingsun, a former member of the Lions Club, and a former Board Member for Sun Grain Association in Risingsun. Among many hobbies, Ronald enjoyed fishing, hunting, bowling, and his greatest love in life was spending time with his family and friends. Ronald's celebration of life will be 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2022, at First Church of God, Risingsun, with Pastor Paul Rutledge officiating. Burial will follow at Scott Trinity Cemetery and immediately following, a bereavement luncheon will take place at First Church of God. Friends will be received 2-6 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 2, 2022, at Barndt Funeral Home, Wayne, and 10-11 a.m. Monday at the church. Memorial donations may be made to First Church of God New Vision Fund. Online condolences may be sent to Ronald's family at www.barndtfuneralhome.org