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Ronald Ditmer Obituary

GREENVILLE -- Ronald Ditmer, age 73, of Greenville, OH, passed away peacefully in his sleep on January 10, 2026, at Village Green Health Campus in Greenville.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Donald Ray Ditmer Sr. & Geneva Irene (Litten) Ditmer; stepdaughter, Kim Kelley; brother, Donald Ditmer Jr.; and a sister, Patsy Bunsold.

Ronald was an animal lover. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing and watching old westerns and action movies.

He is survived by his wife, Rosemary (Lundsten) Ditmer; Sons, Steven Ditmer (Michelle), Derek Ditmer (Kristen) and Jeff Ditmer; daughters, Katie Besecker (Jack Jr.) and Susie Smith (Mike); step-daughter, Kara Brown (Nathaniel); step-son, David Kelley; multiple grandkids, great-grandkids, nieces, nephews and cousins.

A Celebration of Life for Ronald will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be sent by visiting www.kreitzerfuneralhome.com.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Daily Advocate from Jan. 24 to Jan. 25, 2026.

Memorial Events
for Ronald Ditmer

Mar

7

Celebration of Life

11:30 a.m.

Open Door Church of God

501 Ash St., Greenville, OH 45331

Funeral services provided by:

Kreitzer Funeral Home - Arcanum

204 N. Main St., Arcanum, OH 45304

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Dee Carrington

January 29, 2026

Ron was in my class at Arcanum High School. I ran into him occasionally over the years and always had a nice time talking about the Arcanum days. He was a very kind man and will be missed by family and friends. Prayers for the familly. Dee Niswonger-Carrington

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