Search by Name

Search by Name

Ronald L. Hanf Sr.

1942 - 2026

Ronald L. Hanf Sr. obituary, 1942-2026, Toledo, OH

BORN

1942

DIED

2026

FUNERAL HOME

Ansberg-West Funeral Directors

3000 Sylvania Avenue

Toledo, Ohio

Ronald Hanf Obituary

Ronald L. Hanf Sr.

04/15/1942 - 01/11/2026

Ronald L. Hanf Sr., 83, of Toledo, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by his children at St. Vincent Hospital on Sunday, January 11, 2026. Ron was born April 15, 1942, to Karl M. Hanf and Eleanor Dean Hanf. He graduated from Macomber High School in 1960, where he played football. He was married to the love of his life, Tanya L. Hanf, who preceded him in death, for over 60 years. Ron worked as a Supervisor for the City of Toledo Forestry Division for over 34 years, retiring in 1995. He then went on to drive a school bus for Washington Local Schools for over 12 years. He was also a high school football and basketball official.

Ron was preceded in death by his wife; his parents; brother, Terry Hanf; daughters, Patti and Chrystal Hanf; and grandchildren, Kaleb Hanf, Noah Hanf and Kody Roy Henkle. Ron is survived by a sister, Sandy Hanf; his children, Ron Jr. (Jackie) Hanf, Candace (Tommy) David, Todd (Tiffany) Hanf, Bonnie Hanf, Stevie Hanf and Corey Hanf; along with grandchildren, Alex (Ryan) Ray, Tyler Henkle, Bailey Henkle, Justin Hanf, Nicholas Hanf, Jordan Hanf, Taylor (Justin) Sadowski, Tracey Hanf; and great-grandchildren, Bentley, Taytum, Kaleo and Harleigh.

Visitation will be at Ansberg-West, Toledo, Ohio, Friday, January 16, 2026, from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m., with memorial service at 7:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family requests giving to the following charities, Special Olympics or the American Cancer Society.

www.ansberg-west.com

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

Published by The Blade on Jan. 14, 2026.

Memories and Condolences
for Ronald Hanf

Sponsored by Ansberg-West Funeral Directors.

Not sure what to say?





Make a Donation
in Ronald Hanf's name

Please consider a donation as requested by the family.

Memorial Events
for Ronald Hanf

To offer your sympathy during this difficult time, you can now have memorial trees planted in a National Forest in memory of your loved one.

Funeral services provided by:

Ansberg-West Funeral Directors

3000 Sylvania Avenue, Toledo, OH 43613

How to support Ronald's loved ones
Attending a Funeral: What to Know

You have funeral questions, we have answers.

Read more
Should I Send Sympathy Flowers?

What kind of arrangement is appropriate, where should you send it, and when should you send an alternative?

Read more
What Should I Write in a Sympathy Card?

We'll help you find the right words to comfort your family member or loved one during this difficult time.

Read more
Poems of Mourning and Comfort

The best poems for funerals, memorial services, and cards.

Read more
Resources to help you cope with loss
How to Cope With Grief

Information and advice to help you cope with the death of someone important to you.

Read more
Estate Settlement Guide

If you’re in charge of handling the affairs for a recently deceased loved one, this guide offers a helpful checklist.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituaries, grief & privacy: Legacy’s news editor on NPR podcast

Legacy's Linnea Crowther discusses how families talk about causes of death in the obituaries they write.

Read more
Ways to honor Ronald Hanf's life and legacy
Obituary Examples

You may find these well-written obituary examples helpful as you write about your own family.

Read more
How to Write an Obituary

Need help writing an obituary? Here's a step-by-step guide...

Read more
Obituary Templates – Customizable Examples and Samples

These free blank templates make writing an obituary faster and easier.

Read more
How Do I Write a Eulogy?

Some basic help and starters when you have to write a tribute to someone you love.

Read more