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Ronald Cave Obituary
ASHLAND — RONALD W. CAVE, 65, of Ashland died May 2. A Celebration of Life gathering will be announced at a later date. Buchanan & Cody Funeral Home in Ashland is in charge of arrangements.
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for Ronald Cave
Judy Ridder, Logan
May 13, 2020
Was So sorry to hear about Ron, My heart and wishes are with his family
Cheryl (Handy) Bliesner
May 7, 2020
So very sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing! Thinking of you, Melodee and his family and the many friends he leaves behind! He was such an awesome guy, there will never be another one like him!
J.R. & Kathie Blair
May 6, 2020
To all of Ron Caves family,
Ron was a hard-worker and strong proponent of Ashland. Bucked bales with Ron and many good memories of work and play. You will be missed. Condolences to all the family at your loss.
J.R. Blair & Kathie Blair
Tom & Rita Devlin
May 6, 2020
Melodee, Travis, Megan, Clint, Jade, & Family
Our Deepest Sympathy. We have so many happy memories of Ronnie. He will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your families.
Loretta Poggenpohl
May 6, 2020
I am thinking and praying for all of you during this time. Hugs Melodee
Scott Barla
May 6, 2020
I worked with Ron back in 2009. He was a great guy and had a big heart. This man will be missed. So sorry for your loss.
Scott Barla
Logan Jokisch
May 5, 2020
I had the privilege of knowing Ronnie for most of my life. When I think of a hard-working person, Ronnie Cave is one of the first people to come to mind. He was certainly someone you can always count on and had one of the best qualities anyone can have: an amazing sense of humor! I know for a fact that I am a better person for having known Ronnie and worked with him as well. I want to wish the family well and let them know that Raya and I will be thinking about them in this tough time.
scott anderson
May 5, 2020
To Melodee and all the kids : Ronnie was a different kind of a guy . as a bother in law we were close . i will miss him along with you. He could make you laugh or make you so mad , but i will always remember the good times . My deepest sympathy .Scott Anderson
Gene Acree
May 5, 2020
Sorry for your loss from the Acree Family of Ruby Hannel Acree and Gene Acree.
Jenny Bright
May 5, 2020
Deepest sympathy to the family, I grew up with this man. There wasnt a kinder more compassionate man when it came to helping someone out, he had a heart of gold, and never changed over the years, love you buddy, and I will always remember you as Ronnie, not Mr. Cave. What a dear friend, Jenny Bright
Ron Shaw
May 5, 2020
Sincere sympathy
Brad Donovan
May 5, 2020
Sorry for your loss. He was a great friend. Of me mand my dad. RIP Cave Man.
May 5, 2020
I am so sorry for your lost
Anita Stephans
May 5, 2020
I am so sorry for your loss. Deepest sympathy to all.
Sincerely, Anita Leinberger Stephans
Connie Cardinell
May 5, 2020
Melodee, I am so sorry to hear that your husband has passed away. Please know that you and you family are in my thoughts and prayers. A big hug to you
Rose Ford
May 5, 2020
So sorry for your loss.
Jake and Kaylee Boehm
May 4, 2020
Were very sorry for your loss. Ive heard a lot of stories about him from Travis.
Sheila Caldwell
May 4, 2020
Melodee-I am so very sorry to hear about your tremendous loss. You and your family will be in my prayers. Love you-Sheila
Scott White
May 4, 2020
To all the family of Ronnie he was a great happy and generous man he will be missed by many! Fly high and have a coke and candy bar god has healed you god bless!
Judy Reiser
May 4, 2020
My sincere sympathy to you Melodee, Travis and Clint. Ronnie was a great person and will be missed. So many good memories. Prayers for your peace and comfort. Im sure Jesse met him at the Golden Gates.
Daniel and Regina Thoele
May 4, 2020
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. Sending prayers for peace and comfort.
Mary Jane Bensko Heid
May 4, 2020
Melodies & Family - Im so sorry to hear of Ronnies passing. Please know that you and your family are in our prayers!
Lisa Morrow
May 4, 2020
I am sorry for your loss Melodee. I am keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Jea Bensko
May 4, 2020
My prayers go out to the family! May he Rest In Peace and May you get though this difficult time! I am so sorry for your loss! May God watch over all of you and give you strength to carry on! ❤
Eldon and Dena Leinberger
May 4, 2020
Sorry for your loss. All of you are in our thoughts.
Barbara Kennedy
May 4, 2020
To all the Cave family. I am sorry to hear that Ronnie has passed away . He was a character and could always put a smile on your face . He would come by the house with a 12 pk of Mountain Dew or some candy for my grandkids. He will be dearly missed. Sending prayers your way.
Derek Webber
May 4, 2020
My prayers to the cave family, Ronnie was one of the best, he will be someone we will think of every day, he always had a story to tell.
Mary Parks
May 4, 2020
Fly high Ron. Thoughts and Prayers for the family. So sad to hear this.
Barbara White
May 4, 2020
Melodee and family, so sorry about Ron. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. He was such a good guy.
Brenda Payne(DeGroot)
May 4, 2020
Prayers to the family. So many memories with our family. RIP Ronnie you have touched the lives of many. Always with a kind word and a smile.
Karen Atwood
May 4, 2020
To all of the Cave family: I am so sorry for your loss. Ronnie always had a smile and made me laugh. He was a very generous man helping others in need.
May God give you comfort during this sad time.
DORIS GREGORY
May 4, 2020
I'm so sorry to hear of Ronnie's passing. He was a great man and will be missed my many. Prayers to all the family.
Thomas Kelley
May 4, 2020
So sorry to hear of this, Ronnie may you rest in peace. Myself and my families thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.
Rachel Pearn
May 4, 2020
We will miss Uncle Ronnie, he was always so funny and welcoming! It didnt matter how long it had been since Gary and I had seen him, when we did it was like it was just yesterday! We will miss you go rest high on that mountain.. our thoughts, prayers, and love to the rest of the family.
Gary and Rachel Pearn
Ethelyn Bast
May 4, 2020
The Bast family would like to send our deepest condolences Marge, Raymond and Ethely Bast
charles Hill
May 3, 2020
So very sorry to learn of Ronnie's passing. He will be missed by so many. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Julia Jokisch
May 3, 2020
Prayers to Ron's entire family. May you find peace in your memories of him. Rest in Peace Ron.
Butch McNeal
May 3, 2020
Ronnie go Rest In Peace my old friend. So sorry to hear about you. Prayers to your family.
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