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RONALD THOMAS Obituary
80, of Troy, formerly of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, Jan. 16, 2021. He was born to Ralph & Ruby Thomas on Sept. 6, 1940, in Dayton, OH. Ron was a 1959 graduate of Vandalia Butler High School and served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He had a successful career in executive sales and marketing in the outdoor sporting goods industry. Ron was the ultimate outdoorsman with regular elk hunting trips to Colorado, pheasant hunting in South America and as the captain of fishing trips on Lake Erie. While Ron was a admirable outdoorsman, his greatest attribute was his heart. He cherished his bride Beverly and their 58 years of marriage was a testament to that love. He fiercely loved his daughters and taught them that anything is possible. He was adored by his grandchildren whom he spoiled while being stern and he always had a joke. Ron found much joy in being a good friend and mentoring others. Preceded in death by his brother, Dave Thomas.
Survived by his beloved wife Beverly; daughters, Denise
Thomas Hemsath (Steven) and Katherine Thomas Leurck
(David); sisters, Judy Lane, Linda Wolfe (Lee), Teresa Hulce & Pam Ansari; grandchildren, Coleman, Christian, Andrew,
Alexandra & Audrey; many other relatives & friends. Mass of Christian Burial 2:00 p.m. Friday, Jan. 22, 2021, at St.
Christopher Catholic Church, 435 E. National Rd., Vandalia, OH 45377. Fr John Tonkin, celebrant. Cremation to follow. The family will receive friends on Friday at 1:00 p.m. prior to mass at the church. Arrangements entrusted to the Morton & Whetstone Funeral Home, Vandalia. If desired, memorial
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Skip walley
January 22, 2021
I've known Ron for over45 yrs.We went to OCGA gun shows many times. He was a good friend to me and my wife.He will be missed by many.Loved him like a brother
jon rankin
January 21, 2021
Prayers are coming your way Thomas family! So glad I was able to meet Ron and family thru out the years in Vandalia! He was always a phone call away or just would stop by the car lot to check in from time to time! He was a mentor to a lot of people and myself! Will never forget the hunting trips to Pagosa Springs CO!! The many lunches at the famous Bunkers Bar and Grill!! Rip Ron!
Laura Costello
January 21, 2021
My prayers for comfort and peace surround you and your precious family, Denise.
I wish I had had the chance to meet your papa, because I know how special he was, just by hearing how much you adore each other!!
God bless and keep you all!!
Amy Sparks (Sykes)
January 21, 2021
I grew up next door to the Thomas'. Ron always made me laugh and always had a smile. I looked up to his two beautiful daughters, Kathy and Denise and wanted to be just like them. I'm sorry I didn't get to see him one last time.
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