Ronald William LaFollette
1942 - 2013
Ronald William LaFollette
1942 - 2013
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BORN
1942
DIED
2013
Ronald LaFollette Obituary
Ron was married on May 15, 1976 to Phyllis Simpkins from Rushville, Indiana. He is survived by his wife; two sons, John LaFollette of Westfield, and David (Amy) LaFollette of Pendleton; two brothers, Gene (Alice) LaFollette of Carmel, and Gary (Sally) LaFollette of Carmel; sister, Shirley (Peter) Thurston of Noblesville; grandson, Lucas LaFollette of Lebanon; several nieces and nephews; plus great-nieces and great-nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Ron held several jobs in his youth prior to becoming a firefighter in 1970 for the City of Carmel. He retired in January of 1990 as the first paid firefighter in Carmel to retire. He was a member of First Christian Church of Noblesville, and Retired Firefighters Association.
Services will be held at 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 5, 2013, at First Christian Church of Noblesville, 16377 Herriman Blvd., in Noblesville, with Pastor John Davis officiating. Visitation will be Wednesday, September 4, 2013 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, Noblesville. Burial will be at Carmel Cemetery in Carmel.
Memorial contributions may be made to HHT Foundation International, Inc., P. O. Box 329, Monkton, MD 21111; www.hht.org
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Peggy Howe
September 4, 2013
My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time and in the days ahead. May the many wonderful memories of Ron help sustain and comfort you. My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Janice & John Morris
September 2, 2013
Ron was a valiant fighter both in his chosen profession and in life. He always was sure of what he believed. I liked that trait in him and will miss it.
Pennie Skinner
September 1, 2013
Praying for your comfort. Love you all.
Westfield Road - Noblesville
September 1, 2013
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