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Ronald DePouw Obituary

DePouw Ronald "Ron" J. DePouw, age 83, passed away, on February 8, 2013. He is survived by his wife, Darlene; sister, Elaine Aronson; children Yvonne Moore, Joe, Kathy (Bob) Wilson, Bill (Diana), Bob (Sarah), Teresa, and Tom; 16 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He retired after driving for Kroger's for 24 years. He also retired from the Air Force after serving in WWII and Vietnam. He was a proud member and a past Commander of American Legion Post 667. A celebration of his life will be held in the spring. Dwayne R. Spence Funeral Home & Crematory has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Feb. 14 to Feb. 15, 2013.

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Ronni

February 9, 2021

Hey Ron, still missing you. It was fun when we all played 10,000 dice together. Now I am kinda addicted to it. I liked hearing you call me aunt Ronni. Will see you one day. Love ya

February 27, 2013

Sorry to see of your loss. I will keep you and your family in my prayers.

Joby Phillips - GMHS Class of '89

Roderick Jones II

February 20, 2013

Sorry for your loss. In my thoughs and prayers.....Groveport Class of 1990.

Jan Greissinger

February 20, 2013

I am sad for your loss. I wish peace and warm memories surround you and your family, Darlene.

February 17, 2013

I worked with Ron at Kroger a long time ago, just after he retired from the Air Force. He was a really good guy. We didn't stay in touch over the years but it must have been very good to be married to him. Respectfully, Bill Krug, Texas

Sue James

February 16, 2013

Dear Darlene,
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. May memories of Ron warm your heart and bring you and your family peace during this difficult time.

February 16, 2013

Dear Dar and family. May you be blessed with all the memories of Ron. He will be in your heart forever. Prayers to you and your family. Keith and Debbie Walker

Diane & Tom Tussing

February 16, 2013

Tom and I send our sincere and deepest sympathy to you, Darlene, and to your family. Prayers for Peace for you...Take care during this time of such heartfelt pain.

Kim Miller

February 16, 2013

I am sorry for your loss. Thoughts and prayers to the family.
Kim, Groveport student class of 90.

Kathy Rexford

February 16, 2013

Darlene,

I'm so sorry for your loss. I pray that the memories of Ron you hold in your heart bring you peace...

February 14, 2013

Dar, Tom and family :
We all loved Ron and will miss him. it seemed like he'd been family forever. You are in my heart. we love you.
Aunt Ronni, uncle Bill. Jim and Corey, Brian and family

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