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Ronald Hettinger Obituary
CHILLICOTHE: Ronald L. Hettinger, 66, of Chillicothe, passed from this life on Monday evening, May 28, 2012 at his residence following an extended illness. He was born Jan. 1, 1946 in Adelphi, OH, the son of Frank R. and Alice (Roe) Hettinger. On Apr. 7, 1972 he married Rosa L. Smith who survives.
Also surviving are daughters, Raven "Shelly" Hettinger and companion, Creston Shackleford, Chillicothe, Kathy Hettinger and Rhonda Hettinger, both of Circleville; sons, Ronald L. (Tammy) Hettinger, Jr., Chillicothe, Chad (Judy) Hettinger, Piketon and Jimmy (Alice) Hettinger, Chillicothe; a hoist of grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren, Corbin Turner and Alyia Hopkins; a sister, Adrian (Leroy) Yates, Circleville; and brothers, Charles (Decie) Hettinger, Bainbridge, Edward (Pamela) Hettinger, Chillicothe and George (Darlene) Hettinger, Mesa, AZ. His parents, a sister and 3 brothers preceded him in death.
Mr. Hettinger was an employee of Thomson Consumer Electronics, retiring in 2005. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, serving during the Vietnam War.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday, June 1, 2012 in the FAWCETT OLIVER GLASS AND PALMER FUNERAL HOME with Rev. Bob Haddox officiating. Burial will follow in Soldiers Square, Greenlawn Cemetery with military honors by the Ross Co. Veterans Honor Guard. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Thursday.
A memorial register is available on-line at www.fawcett-palmer.com
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Lowell Williams
May 24, 2023
Enjoyed growing up on the farm with Ron helping us sorry for hje passing.
Denny Hettinger
June 1, 2012
Love you Uncle Ron. you will be missed by us all.
Melvin Mitchell
June 1, 2012
So sorry for your loss. I worked with all the Hettinger guys at one time or another at RCA.
Raymond Phillips
June 1, 2012
I would like to extend my sympathy to Charlie, Ed, and the Family. Ron and I worked together on the old funnel finishing line in the early 70's
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Cheri Gangewere
May 31, 2012
Ronnie and Tammy, I am so sorry for your loss...but he is in a better place and no longer in pain,just keep in your hearts and minds all the good times and he will always be with you..Cheri Gangewere and Family
Jim Pontious and Pam Waits
May 31, 2012
Ronnie and family our hearts go out to all of you at this time of loss. We know how hard it is to lose a parent. Hug and love the ones that you still have with you becouse we don't know how long we'll have them.With all our love and sympathy.
Debbie Honea
May 31, 2012
Tammy and Ronnie, I'm sorry for your loss. I pray your hearts will be healed quickly so you can enjoy your memories.I'm praying for you and your family.
Lori Botchie
May 30, 2012
Ed, Charlie, and family,
So sorry to hear of Ron's passing. May God be with you all during this sad time.
Millie Harris
May 30, 2012
I am so sorry for your loss! I worked with Ron at R.C.A. for many years! A very nice guy!Prayers for the family!
May 30, 2012
Sorry to hear of your loss. I some days remember spending many days with Ron milking cows and working on the farm I'm sure he will be sadly missed.
heidi brust
May 30, 2012
uncle ron was and always will be a great man i love u uncle ron well be vary missed but never forgotten
Jimmy and Michele
May 30, 2012
You'll be missed.You was such a great man. Love ya
lisa smith
May 30, 2012
I was so sorry to hear of the loss of your loved one. I'm sending you a hug from afar.
kevin norman
May 30, 2012
Ronnie & Tammy I am very sorry for your loss. I Know what its like to lose a father My condolences.Our prayers are with you.
Kevin N.
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