Ronald Sinclair Davis

Ronald Sinclair Davis, beloved husband, cherished father, and dear friend, 76, of Genoa, Ohio, passed away peacefully, Thursday, August 31, 2023, surrounded by his loving family. Ron was born March 21, 1947, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to Roger and Charlotte Davis. Ron earned his bachelor's degree in psychology from Ashland College and a master of education degree from Akron University. On July 22, 1972, he married the love of his life, Dianne Cackowski.
Ron became the first school psychologist in Ottawa County Ohio, and developed the school psychology program for the county. In 1977, Ron began work as a school psychologist with Toledo Public Schools, where he served the needs of students and families from Kindergarten through grade 12. For the majority of his career he worked with families and children of special needs in the Toledo Public Schools pre-school program. He was most passionate of his contribution to this program. In 1996, Ron was recognized by the Ohio Department of Education as the first recipient of the Ohio School Psychologist of the year award. During his time at Toledo Public Schools, he also served as an adjunct professor at Bowling Green State University, University of Findlay and at the University of Toledo. After retiring in 2005 from Toledo Public Schools, Ron was a professor of special education at the University of Toledo for 10 years.
Together, Ron and Dianne shared a passion for travel. Over the years, they shared in numerous cruises to the Caribbean, Alaska, New England, and the Pacific Northwest. He loved spending time on the warm sandy beaches of Florida and visiting the historic sights of Colonial Williamsburg annually for 50 years. Ron was active with Genoa Civic Theatre and Oregon Community Theatre. He portrayed Calvin Coolidge and Fred Rogers in events for the Oregon Jerusalem Historical Society. Blessed with many artistic talents, Ron was an accomplished watercolor, acrylic, and oil painter, and spent countless hours maintaining his landscaping and water garden.
Ron is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dianne; son, Brian (Renae Romstadt) Davis; brother, Glenn (Debbie) Davis; sister-in-law, JoAnne Fuciu; brother-in-law, Bob Cackowski; along with nieces, nephews, loving family members and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, Joseph and Anna Cackowski.
Ron's family will receive friends at St. Mark Lutheran Church, 611 Woodville Road, Toledo, Ohio, Friday, September 8, 2023, from 9:00 am until time of memorial service at 11:00 am. Expressions of sympathy may be directed in the form of contributions to St. Mark Lutheran Church or Hospice of Northwest Ohio. Eggleston Meinert & Pavley Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements