Norman Lowe Obituary

Lowe, Norman Ronald "Ron or Ronnie"

LOWE, Norman Ronald, Springfield, Ohio known as Ron or Ronnie to his friends and family passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack on June 2, 2025 at the age of 78. He was born in Springfield, Ohio on June 25, 1946, son of Willie and Goldie Lowe.

He was preceded in death by his parents, four sisters Bonnie, Norma-jean, Kathleen, Carolyn and one brother, Bill. Ron is survived by his loving wife LaDonna, son Jason R Lowe, daughter Gina Hicks (Gary), brothers Orville and Mike Lowe, two grandchil-dren Jacob Hicks and Sara Parton and many nieces and nephews.

He was a 1966 graduate of Springfield South School. He served his country in the US Marines during the Vietnam war. Ron retired with 30 years of service at Navistar. While at Navistar he was the Welfare Director of Local 402 for 17 years, where he helped union members with their family and social needs. He was also a township trustee for Springfield Township, Clark County for 11 years where his love of the area was evident in his commitment to protecting it borders with the CEDA agreement that he was instrumental in getting initiated. When first moving from the city in 1975 he insisted on living in the best township with the best schools and that was Springfield township. He liked real estate investing and managed his own house rental and rehab business for 50 years. With hard work Ron proudly overcame his poor childhood to become a successful businessman, politician, husband, father and friend.

Ron liked watching old westerns on TV and sports, especially the Bengals when they were winning. In his younger years he enjoyed walking with LaDonna and his favorite dogs Max and Bubba. He also jogged for about 10 years. He liked going to garage sales and auctions and bought and sold antiques in retirement. Ron was a kind and caring man who will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who knew him.

Ron had insisted for many years that no services be held. His other request was that there would be no flowers or trees planted as memorials. His ashes will be buried in the South Solon Cemetery with his other family members. Arrangements are being handled by the JONES-KENNEY-ZECHMAN FUNERAL HOME. Condolences may be shared www.jkzh.com

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Published by Springfield News Sun on Jun. 8, 2025.

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Danny Peksenak, Shiloh, GA

July 23, 2025

Oh LaDonna, I am so sorry to hear about Ronnie. Just to let you know, Ronnie and I were good friends all through Jr. High School. We went to all the record hops in Springfield and loved going out to the Coconut Lounge when we were in Jr. High. Ronnie got me my first two jobs I ever had there in Springfield. We planted tulips bulbs in the summer when we worked at Cappelli's and Ronnie also got me a Job at the candy store there next to the peanut shop where he worked. After I went into the service I guess Ronnie started running around with Martin Davis. I was so sorry to hear about Martin. My Prayers go out to you and your family. Ronnie was a real friend to me and I always tried to get in touch with him when I visited Springfield. Ronnie was a good person and he will be dearly missed...Danny

Keith Vanhoose

June 9, 2025

I worked for Ron over the past 5 years I'm glad I had the opportunity to know him he was a great guy and I'm a better person for had known him I will truly miss him my sympathy go out to Ladonna and his family

Larry and Kay Kestner

June 9, 2025

Larry and I want to express our condolences to the family. We haven´t been in Springfield for quite awhile. Prayers for comfort and peace at this difficult time.

Dale Warfel

June 8, 2025

Sorry to hear about Ron´s passing, my thoughts and prayers go out to Ron´s Family and Friends, he truly was a hardworking, self made man, I´ll miss our occasional meetings, usually at Lowe´s or Home Depot where we would catch up on, and solve most problems. Rest In Heavenly Peace Buddy.

John Dalton

June 8, 2025

I have known Ron for a few years and I have done some work on his vehicles, he was always fair with me and was always a pleasure to talk with him. He usually stopped by my work to talk to me and he would talk about wife and son. He was very happy to find out about having a daughter and talked about it often. I had just seen him last week and I´m gonna miss him coming by work and busting my chops. His favorite words were (Am I the only one working!!!). We laughed about that every time. He will be sadly missed. My prayers are with his family.

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