Ronald Lee Strader

News Death Notice

STRADER, Ronald (Ronnie) Lee 70, of Springfield Ohio went to be with the Lord on February 25, 2010 after a courageous battle with cancer. Ronnie was born on August 24th, 1939 in Springfield, Ohio to Ruby Strader Carpenter and the late Ernest Strader. Ronnie is a United States Veteran who served with the Army from 1962-1964. He retired from O.S. Kelly, where he worked as a millwright for 36 years. Ronnie was an avid outdoorsman spending countless hours hunting, fishing and enjoying nature. He also enjoyed playing euchre with his various card clubs and family. He cherished the time he spent with his children and grandchildren and enjoyed participating in their activities throughout the years. He will be remembered for his strong, humorous personality and his giving heart. He is survived by his loving wife Nancy of 47 years, his children and grandchildren Rusty (Karyl) Strader, (Colby, Cooper and Caden) of Urbana, Paula (Joe) Crew (Olivia) of Springfield, Ronda (James) Strader-Baker, (Rylee), of Huber Heights, his mother Ruby Strader Carpenter of Springfield, his siblings Edward (Della) Strader, Barb Krupp, Gerald Strader, Dale (Sharon) Strader all of Springfield and Joy Johnson of Mechanicsburg and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his siblings Earnest (Murph) Strader, Darlene Rankin, Paul Leroy (Strader), and his half siblings Floyd Strader, Frank Strader, Cecil Strader, Russell Strader, Gladys Nagle, Lucille Broemsen, Lena Everhart and Robert Strader. Family and friends may call Monday from 4-7 pm in the RICHARDS, RAFF & DUNBAR MEMORIAL HOME. A celebration of Rons life will be Tuesday at 11:00 am in the memorial home with Rev. Dr. James Van Zile of the St. Paris First Baptist Church. Burial to follow in Ferncliff Cemetery. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to www.richardsraffanddunbar.com