Ronald is survived by his wife, Sally Lynn (Rhone) Middlestetter whom he married December 5, 1964; sons & daughters-in-law, Phil & Annie Middlestetter of Greenville, Brad & Kim Middlestetter of Ansonia and Ken & Mary Middlestetter of Pitsburg; daughter & son-in-law, Deana & Tim Davis Jr. of Richmond, Indiana; grandchildren, Joshua Middlestetter, Kalli Middlestetter, Lyssa Middlestetter, Monica & Kalan Smith, Brett Middlestetter, Kelcie Lanhan, Trenton Davis, Colton Davis, Evie Middlestetter and Hope Middlestetter; great-grandchildren, Mallory Smith and one expected soon; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
In addition to his parents, Ronald is also preceded in death by a daughter-in-law, Jennifer Middlestetter; and brothers, James R. and Robert L. Middlestetter.
Ronald served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War and also served in the Ohio National Guards. Ronald retired from Fram-Honeywell in 2006 with 27 years of service. Ronald attended Greenville Grace Brethren Church. Ronald was a member of the Darke County Emmaus and RENEWS.
A celebration of Ron’s life will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, May 9, 2014 at Zechar Bailey Funeral Home in Greenville with Pastor Danny Wright, Rev. Don Myers and Mr. Edward “Buzz” Fink officiating. Burial will follow in Greenville Township Memorial Garden in Darke County. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 5:00 to 8:00 P.M. and Friday from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. at the funeral home. Military Honors will be conducted by the Greenville Veteran’s Honor Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Darke County Sheriffs Department Coates for Kids or the ALS Association, Indiana Chapter 6525 East 82nd St. Suite 115 Indianapolis, IN 46250. Condolences for the family may be expressed through www.zecharbailey.com
