Ronald S. Goddard

1936 - 2022

TERRE HAUTE - Ronald S. Goddard, 85, of Terre Haute, Ohio passed away on Thursday, January 13, 2022 in his daughter's home surrounded by his loving family.

Ronald was born July 2, 1936 in Urbana, Ohio the son of the late Ivan and Helen (Smith) Goddard. He was a 1954 graduate of Westville High School. He was a member of the Terre Haute United Methodist Church. He was also a member of the farm bureau and Grange. Ronald enjoyed bluegrass music, toy farm equipment, and watching his grandsons play basketball. Ronald had a personal relationship with each of his grandkids and great-grandkids. They could all make him smile. Ronald passed with a great feeling of love of God and his relationships here on earth.

Ronald is survived by his wife of 62 years, Janet (Grimm) Goddard; children, Carol Goddard (Barb Ropp), Sheryl (Tony) Ropp and Dale (Linda) Goddard; grandchildren, Tia Ropp, Wesley (Tina) Ropp, Tyler (Megan) Laughman, Jordan (Charles Oppong) Laughman, Grant Goddard, Ryan (Kayla Walls) Goddard, Matthew Goddard and Eric Goddard; great- grandchildren, Chase & Alexis Nickells, Dyllon & Skyler Ropp, Logan & Landon Zanfirov, Hadley, Easton, Charlie & Marley Laughman and Samuel Oppong; sister, Marilyn (Joe) Stanley; sisters-in-law, Patty Grimm and Janice Lower; lifetime friends, Marvin & Betty Lutz; grandchildren in love, Michael and Sam Vulgamore and their children, Logan & Morgan; as well as several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; great-grandson, Elijah Laughman; father and mother-in-law, Floyd and Katherine Grimm; brothers-in-law, Robert (Bob) Grimm and David Lower and nephew, Kurt Grimm.

There are so many church friends and family that visited, sent cards or kept in touch. He was truly blessed to have so many wonderful, thoughtful people in his life.

A private funeral service will be held on Monday, January 17, 2022 in the Terre Haute United Methodist Church with Pastor Barbara Pope officiating. For the safety of all involved, the family requests that you join them via Live Stream on the Vernon Funeral Homes Facebook page beginning at 10:55 a.m.

Burial will follow in Terre Haute Cemetery, Terre Haute, Ohio.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Terre Haute United Methodist Church, 5938 State Route 55, Urbana, Ohio 43078.

Arrangements entrusted to VERNON FUNERAL HOME, Urbana, Ohio.

Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.vernonfh.com.