Photo courtesy of Walker Funeral Homes & Crematory - Toledo/Sylvania Township
Maumee, Ohio
Jul 5, 1963 – Oct 5, 2011 (Age 48)
Ron Corns, age 48, passed away on October 4th, 2011 after succumbing to injuries sustained at the scene of a motorcycle accident. Born in South Bend, Indiana on July 5, 1963 to parents, Helga and Edwin Corns, Ron will be remembered as a wonderful father, loving husband, dedicated son and brother. His generosity was overwhelming and his optimism was contagious. He was loved by many for his honesty, sincerity, caring, and humble nature. Ron graduated from high school in South Bend, Indiana and matriculated at Purdue University, where he excelled in science and earned a degree in chemical engineering. He furthered his education, obtaining a master's degree in business administration at Bowling Green. He met his wife, Tina, after moving to Philadelphia to start a new job in the chemical gas industry. He served most recently as the CEO of American Gas Group, a company started with good friend, John Armelagos. Admired for his skills of negotiation, Ron could appreciate the differences in people, put them at ease and motivate them to work together. He inspired a spirit of adventure and fun in those around him. He loved to travel to exotic places around the globe. A dedicated family man, his biggest joy in life was spending time with his family. He was very supportive and proud of his sons. He will be deeply missed by those who knew him and remembered most for his kind spirit and phenomenal capacity to love. Ron is survived by his loving wife, Tina, sons , Austin (7), Graydon (3), father, Edwin Corns, sister, Marie Pusinelli, nephews, Adam, Grant, AJ, and Mikey. He is preceded in death by his mother, Helga Corns. Friends and family may call at the Maison-Dardenne-Walker Funeral Home 501 Conant St. Maumee on Sunday October 9, 2011 from 2-8 pm. Funeral services will be held on Monday at Nazareth Hall 21211 West River Rd. Grand Rapids, OH. The family requests memorial contributions to St. Jude's Children Hospital, Make-A-Wish Foundation or the Ronald McDonald Charities of Northwest Ohio. Online condolences may be made at www.walkerfuneralhomes.com
Our lives are better for knowing Ron and will be diminished with his passing. What I will remember most about Ron, are all the laughs.
Jay Washesky
October 12, 2011 | Lansdale, PA | Friend
Tina and the Corns family, please accept my heartfelt condolences for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
Shiraz Sunderji
October 09, 2011 | Sylvania, OH
My deepest sympathy goes out to Tina and the boys. Ron was a loving husband and terrific father.
Jody Wingert
October 09, 2011 | OH
Our sympathies to Tina and the Corns' family and friends. Our thoughts will be with you. David and Lori Harper
david harper
October 09, 2011 | Holland, OH
I am so sorry to hear of the loss of Ron - his sister Marie and I have been friends for over 50 years and I am deeply saddened to hear of his passing. Although I haven't seen him in many years, I always kept up on his life through his sister, who will miss him dearly. Know the whole Grylewicz family is praying for you all.
Debbie Ammentorp
October 08, 2011 | Plymouth, MN
We are so very sorry to hear about your loss. Our thoughts are prayers are with the entire Corns family during this time and in the days ahead.
Tony and Julie Wilcox
October 10, 2011 | South Bend, IN
Tina, Austin and Graydon- Words cannot describe how sorry we are for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Ron was a very kind and warmhearted person who will be greatly missed.
Carol Vaughn and Family
October 10, 2011 | Toledo, OH
We are sorry for your loss. We will keep Ron and his family in our prayers. I was friend with Ron at Purdue. Tom/Milo
Tom Montalbano and Family
October 09, 2011 | Bartlett, IN | Friend
Our Deepest sorrow for your loss, thoughts and prayers to you and your family. (Mary Jo Campbell's family)
Pat and Lisa Campbell
October 08, 2011 | Lexington, KY
