Ron Gompf Obituary

Ron Gompf

MARION: Ron Gompf, age 58, of Marion, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 24, 2013.

Ron was born in Morrow County on August 10, 1954. He is the son of Edward D. and Anna G. (Wilds) Gompf. He graduated from River Valley High School in the class of 1972. One year later, Ron was united in marriage to Laura L. Smith on December 2, 1973 at the St. John Lutheran Church (Windfall) in Cardington.

Ron was a jack-of-all-trades. He had a true passion for farming and for John Deere tractors; he was good with any tool that was put in his hand and also enjoyed working in the Garden Department at Meijer's.

To say that Ron was simply a Cleveland Browns fan would be an understatement. He was their biggest fan with an intense passion for Browns football. He also was an avid outdoorsman. Above all, Ron loved and cherished his family. He loved his mother and has always made sure her every need had been tended to. He also made sure that he was always at his children's and grandchildren's sporting event.

Ron will be missed by his wife of nearly 40 years, Laura L. Gompf; his children, Rhonda Michelle (Steven Edward) Nemeth and Chad Edward (Fiancé Jess Lynn Yoha) Gompf; his mother Anna G. Gompf; grandchildren, Konnor Ryleigh and Morgan McKenzie; siblings, Daniel (Leah) Gompf and Donna (Don Yeoman) Fridley; and also his AA family.

He is preceded in death by his father Edward D. Gompf; and his siblings, Jean Ann Gompf, Billy Gompf and Patricia Tevis.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at the St. John Lutheran Church (Windfall), 5070 Newmans-Cardington Road East, Cardington, from 4PM to 7PM; Funeral services will be held at the church on Wednesday at 11AM with Rev. Adam Sornchai officiating. Burial will be in the Windfall Cemetery.

If so desired, donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society or to the St. John Lutheran Church (Windfall).

Denzer-Farison-Hottinger & Snyder Funeral Home is honored to have been chosen to serve Ron's family and your private condolences may be expressed to them by visiting www.snyderfuneralhomes.com.

Published by Marion Star on Jul. 28, 2013.
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Laura;
Ron will forever be the fellow in the FFA corduroy jacket with the yellow sunburst on it. It is funny how the earliest memories are always the deepest. Ron and I first met when we were probably six or seven years of age. He will always be young in my memory even while the head that carries it picks up a few gray hairs along the way. God Bless and may the class of '72 be a source of solace to you as you walk through these difficult days.

Mark Tekamp

August 5, 2013

Dear Laura my deepest sympathy to you and your family, I will keep you in my prayers.

Tammy Stilwell

August 1, 2013

Steven and Family: I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Take Care. -Annette Nemeth-Sauselen

August 1, 2013

Dear Laura,
My most sincere symathy and prayers go out to you and your family. May God's love embrace you.

Amy Eastman

July 31, 2013

Laura,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

DiAnna Bishop

July 31, 2013

Laura,
Thinking of you during this very tender time.
Your classmate and friend...Sheri Lee (Sharon Axline)

July 31, 2013

So sorry Laura and family for your loss. You and your family are in my thoughts and Prayers. Patty Brown-Volk

July 31, 2013

Laura, my heart goes out to you and you family at this difficult time. Praying that God give you comfort and peace.
Ruth (Maggs) Elliott

Ruth Elliott

July 31, 2013

Laura,

I am sorry to hear about Ron. I hope all the loving memories you have of Ron will help you through the coming days. My prayers are with you.

Bev Rutherford

July 30, 2013

Laura, Rhonda and the rest of the family. There are no words at this time. I've been sending prayers for strength for everyone since I heard. Love to all of you from the Tucker family!

Vicki Tucker

July 30, 2013

My heart goes out to Laura and family. I visited with Ron this month. I know you'll miss him much.

Scott Urquhart

July 30, 2013

Ron was a great friend at River Valley to all. Prayers go out to you all from one of the East River Rd. girls!

Kevia Postell

July 30, 2013

Our prayers & thoughts are with you...God Bless

Tim & Connie (Caskey) Pack

July 30, 2013

May God comfort you. (1 Peter 5:6,7)

K. Y.

July 29, 2013

Laura, thinking of you and your family at this difficult time.

Bonnie (Shifflet) Snavely

July 29, 2013

Our thoughts and prayers are with you-

george & karen Frederick

July 29, 2013

To the Gompf,I am so sorry for the loss of Ron. I remember babysitting for him and his siblings when they were young. Ellen O'Meara Kennell

July 29, 2013

Laura, Rhonda and Family, So sorry for your loss.

Terri Baughman

July 29, 2013

Trusting prayers of family and friends are bringing you a Peace that only God can provide, comfort like a nice warm blanket, and strength that God will provide during this very difficult and heart breaking time.

Diane Fetter

July 29, 2013

Trusting that through the prayers being lifted up for you, Ron's Family, you are feeling a Peace only God can provide, a comfort like a warm blanket provides, and strength that comes from only God to continue on and to survive these difficult days.

Diane Fetter

July 29, 2013

Laura-so sorry for your loss-beckie dean

beckie dean

July 29, 2013

Sorry for your loss.

Carol Steinhilber Scott

July 29, 2013

so sorry for your loss laura. thinking fo you and your family, barb longacre frizzell..

July 29, 2013

I graduated high school with Ron. He was always friendly and fun. My sympathies to his family.

Rita Rizzo

July 28, 2013

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

brenda reed- agnes

July 28, 2013

Ron was a good guy. Gonna miss you my friend. Rick Holycross

July 28, 2013

Laura, I was so sorry to hear about Ron. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. Carolyn Bishop

July 28, 2013

So sorry for yor loss. I used to work with Ron at Quality Farm and Fleet in the late 70's early 80's! Just got to see him last year and talk about old times. So glad I had that opportunity!!!
Hugs and prayers to your family.

Belinda Miller

July 28, 2013

Ted Angles

July 28, 2013

Thinking of you and your family.

Kim Blankenship

July 28, 2013

Rhonda and family,
We are so sorry for your loss. Keeping you and the family in our thoughts and prayers
Todd,Danette,Cody and Emilee

Danette VanVoorhis

July 28, 2013

LAURA JACK AND I WERE SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT RON OUR PRAYERS ARE WITH.
YOU FRIEND HAZEL DAVIS

July 28, 2013

Laura and family,
My heart is so saddened today as I read about your loss. I am sending my thoughts and prayers with the hope that the love and memories you have shared for 40 years will live forever in your heart and sustain you through the days ahead. I wish I were there to put my arms around you but I know God is doing it for me. Polly Oehler

Pauline (Polly) Oehler

July 28, 2013

Laura, Rhonda and family. Please know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers.

Kathi (Baker) Holmes

July 28, 2013

Laura so sorry for your loss my prayers are with you and your family.

Kathy Mayfield Allen

July 27, 2013

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