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Ronald Stevens Obituary
Ron was born in Napoleon, Ohio, on November 3, 1945, son of the late Everett and Violet (Bleeks) Stevens, and is survived by one brother, Gene and Elaine (Bichan) Stevens of Findlay, Ohio.
On August 19, 1967, Ron married Sue (Willis) Stevens from Flat Rock, Michigan. They have two children and five grandchildren, Mark and Gina (McBride) Stevens, Andrew and Brandon (Northville, Michigan) and Kacy (Stevens) and Ron Myers Jr., Hope, Jaxson, and Blake (Perrysburg, Ohio).
After graduating high school in 1963, Ron was a student-athlete at Adrian College in Adrian, Michigan, participating in the MIAA basketball program and graduated with a degree in elementary education. Ron taught and coached in Archbold, Hilltop and Edgerton schools.
Ron, a lifelong resident of Ohio, and Sue became permanent residents of Estero, Florida, in 2005 after his retirement as a teacher, coach, radio color man and sporting goods salesman.
The family will have a Celebration of Life for Ron, Monday, July 13, at 10 a.m. at the Archbold United Methodist Church in Archbold, Ohio.
Tributes to acknowledge Ron's passion, contributions, service, and dedication to education and athletics may be made to the Ron Stevens Memorial Fund. Recognitions will be awarded to great teammates, one male and one female three-sport athletes from the 2020 graduating classes of Archbold, Edgerton and Napoleon high schools, as well as the 2020 graduated student-athletes from the Adrian College men's basketball team, the University of Toledo women's volleyball team, the Grand Valley State University men's golf and women's soccer teams, and the Evans Scholars Program for caddies from Meadowbrook Country Club.
Contributions may be directed to the Ron Stevens Memorial Fund, c/o Mr. John Shaffer, Newcomer, Shaffer, Spangler, & Breininger, 117 W Maple St., Bryan, Ohio 43506.
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Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Stevens
William Whitaker
June 16, 2020
Played on one of NHS greatest team. Also brought his game with DP & TS & BB. I remember as a young boy he would hold BB clinic behind NHS on hot summer days. Thanx Ronnie for coaching me. You made me a better player. God bless you and RIP.
Keith Merillat
June 11, 2020
To the Stevens family,
So sorry for your loss. Although it has been years since I talked to Ron, I have great memories of our conversations. Was always a great time time talking to him at the ballfield! What a wonderful family man, teach and coach. You are in our thoughts and prayers.
Marsha McBride
June 11, 2020
Dear Sue, Kacy and Mark,
I had the pleasure of knowing your Dad and enjoyed him talking with him every time we met. His smile would fill up a room and knowledge of sports was uncanny. John and I enjoyed time with him and Sue when we could down in FL and when they visited MI.
You're in my thoughts and prayers.
Marsha McBride
Doug Snyder
June 9, 2020
So sorry to hear of Coach Stevens passing. Many fond memories playing basketball at Edgerton for him of his great passion for the game and his players. Will miss his sense of humor and laugh. Condolences to Mrs. Stevens, Mark, Kacy and the family
Doug Snyder
June 9, 2020
So sorry to hear of Coach Stevens passing. Many fond memories playing basketball at Edgerton for him of his great passion for the game and his players. Will miss his sense of humor and laugh. Condolences to Mrs. Stevens, Mark, Kacy and the family
Doug Snyder
June 9, 2020
So sorry to hear of Coach Stevens passing. Many fond memories playing basketball at Edgerton for him of his great passion for the game and his players. Will miss his sense of humor and laugh. Condolences to Mrs. Stevens, Mark, Kacy and the family
Doug Snyder
June 9, 2020
So sorry to hear of Coach Stevens passing. Many fond memories playing basketball at Edgerton for him of his great passion for the game and his players. Will miss his sense of humor and laugh. Condolences to Mrs. Stevens, Mark, Kacy and the family
Doug Snyder
June 9, 2020
So sorry to hear of Coach Stevens passing. Many fond memories playing basketball at Edgerton for him of his great passion for the game and his players. Will miss his sense of humor and laugh. Condolences to Mrs. Stevens, Mark, Kacy and the family
Doug Snyder
June 9, 2020
So sorry to hear of Coach Stevens passing. Many fond memories playing basketball at Edgerton for him of his great passion for the game and his players. Will miss his sense of humor and laugh. Condolences to Mrs. Stevens, Mark, Kacy and the family
Doug Snyder
June 9, 2020
So sorry to hear of Coach Stevens passing. Many fond memories playing basketball at Edgerton for him of his great passion for the game and his players. Will miss his sense of humor and laugh. Condolences to Mrs. Stevens, Mark, Kacy and the family
Brion Deitsch
June 9, 2020
Ron was such a class guy. I was the MS principal in Bryan when Ron would bring his Archbold girls over for basketball. A wonderful teacher of the game and role model for his players. We would often "wager" how much time would be on the clock before Ron was half way out on the court giving "instruction". A wonderful man who made a great mark on children's lives and who will be missed.
Elesa Pigmon
June 9, 2020
Mr Steves was my 6th grade teacher He was absolutely my favorite teacher He always made me feel special & helped me with my shyness! I will always remember him as bigger than life in my eyes ❤ Good teachers are so few - Thanks for being so kind
Rita A Schuette
June 9, 2020
So many fond memories of Ron...remember watching him playing basketball in high school, having the pleasure of teaching with him, and being able to call him a good friend. He put up a valiant fight and now his pain is over. Thoughts and prayers for all of the family. Rest in peace, Ron.
Chad Shaffer
June 8, 2020
Always was very fond of this wonderful man. Great memories of him watching him coach only had the pleasure of him coaching me in grade school. But also a wonderful teacher and drivers ed instructor. More than anything just a wonderful man and friend. Til we meet again my friend. Prayers to all the family.
Chad Shaffer
Kermit Riehle
June 8, 2020
On behalf of Edgerton Local Schools thank you for the positive impact you had on students and athletes alike. Blessings to Sue and the rest of the Stevens family.
Kermit and Denise Riehle ❤
John and Mary Garver
June 8, 2020
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow. Our prayers and deepest sympathy to all of Rons family. Sincerely John and Mary Garver
Jill Nihart VanZyl
June 8, 2020
I am so sorry to hear of Mr. Steven's passing. I remember him as a freat coach at Edgerton high school. My thoughts and prayers to the family. May your many wonderful memories help guide you through this time.
Greg, Tracy, Betsy, and Lauren
June 8, 2020
I sad to hear. To Sue, Kacy and the whole family we offer our most heartfelt condolences.
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