Ronald "Ink" Monroe

Ronald "Ink" Monroe, 86 of Richwood, died Friday morning January 23, 2026 at the Memorial Hospital in Marysville.
He was born December 27, 1939 in Richwood to the late Harold and Dorothy (Fields) Monroe. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard "Dick" Monroe.
Ink had been a barber and worked as a concrete finisher. In later years he drove school bus for North Union Schools.
Ink was an avid sports fan, he could always be found talking about and rooting for the Buckeyes, Browns and Indians (yes, the Indians, not Guardians!). In his younger days, he helped coach Little League in Richwood and was commissioner of the league.
Ink and Judy cherished their wintertime travel to Florida.
He was a longtime member of the Marion Christian Center. He had taught marriage classes there for many years. Recently he and Judy had been attending Marysville Grace.
Ink will be remembered by many in the community as a mentor.
Surviving is his wife and partner, Judy Kay (Parish) Monroe, they were married June 12, 1960 at the Richwood First Baptist Church. Also surviving are their children, Jim (Rita) Monroe of Richwood, Tim (Tracey) Monroe of Marysville and Tami (Bill) Holloway of Hardeeville, South Carolina.
Sister, Janet (Phil) Williams of Marion
Grandchildren, Tai (Jason) Wills, Sarah (Chad) Whitson, Hannah (Eric) Pedersen, Chris (Shannon) Monroe, Justin (Sara) Monroe, Brian (Tabatha) Monroe, Steven (Cindy) Monroe, Cole Holloway and Kaley (Courtney) Hill
Great grandkids, Layni and Lexi Wills, Kiley, Jackson, Piper Pedersen, Jayce, Jayden, Jerry Monroe, Jaycee, Ryleigh, Kasen Monroe, Greyson and Nash Monroe
There will be a Gathering of Family and Friends on Friday January 30, 2026 from 4-7 pm at the Stofcheck-Ballinger Funeral Home in Richwood.
Memorial gifts may be made to the Richwood Park, 153 North Franklin Street Richwood, Ohio 43344
Remembrances and Condolences may be expressed at www.stofcheck-ballinger.com.