COLUMBUS GROVE — Ronald (Ron) E. Everitt, Age 87, born September 26, 1934 to Emmitt (Ted) and Mary (Teegardin) and went to be with the Lord on Saturday May 14, 2022 at Blanchard Valley Hospital. Ron was born and raised in Putnam county and a graduate of Columbus Grove HS. He retired after 32 years at Dana Corporation. Ron and Doris attended Lima Baptist Temple since 1970 where they put their faith in Christ as their Savior.
Ron is survived by his “Sweetheart”, wife Doris (Cartwright) of nearly 65 years; his children, Susan (Chris) Link, John (Melissa) Everitt and Lois (Dean) Alt. His grandchildren, Alex (Justeen), Noah, Alia, Gabriella Link; Spencer and Zane Everitt; Elizabeth (Spencer) Dorhout, Emily (fiancé Cort Speckman), Elisa Alt. Great Grandchildren, baby boy Link (September 2022), Matthias and Sterling Everitt.
His siblings are twins, Paula (Ron) Basinger and Paul Everitt. Adopted brother, Leonard (deceased) and Charlotte (deceased) Heffner. Siblings by marriage are Tom (deceased) and Marlene Cartwright, David (deceased) and Shirley Cartwright, Virginia and Jack Teegardin, Frank and Carol Cartwright, Gale and Sue Cartwright.
Like a brother James “Bob” Butcher.
Ron was a lover of nature. His favorite place was in the woods. He enjoyed organic gardening long before it was popular. Hunted anything from mushrooms to antelope. Boating and fishing were some of his favorite pastimes.
He loved riding wild horses, driving fast cars/motorcycles and went to state in the 400m relay. He dove off the Berlin Olympic high dive platform while serving his country in the US Army. His nickname in High School was Rip. We do not wonder why.
He had a good singing voice and could make up a jingle for anything. Ron and Doris were light on their feet and enjoyed dancing – surprising us every time.
Generosity of time, love and money was in his DNA. He carried 50s and 100s in his wallet in case he found someone in need. Many times these were his daughters and grandchildren.
He was a family man and never missed an opportunity to tell you about his children and grandchildren. Sharing and speaking his mind came easy. He was good at telling you what to do and how to do it.
He had an engineering mind. He added wheels, handles, springs, duct tape and caulk to make almost anything work “better”.
A funeral service will be help at Hartman and Son Funeral Home in Columbus Grove on Wednesday May 18th at 11:00am. Visitation is on Tuesday May 17th from 3-5:00pm and 6-8:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations will be accepted at the Funeral home and donated to Teens for Christ, The American Cancer Society and Hospice.
Published by The Lima News from May 14 to May 15, 2022.
Speak Your Mind