Ronald Eugene Shoemaker, age 76, passed away peacefully in his sleep on September 25, 2023, in Chillicothe, Ohio
Ron was born on February 26, 1947, in Ross County, Ohio, to the late Elmer L. and Rose (McCarty) Shoemaker. He attended Huntington School and graduated from Bishop Flaget Class of 1965.
Ron's dedication to service led him to join the United States Air Force, where he valiantly served for six years during the Vietnam War. He continued his devotion to duty for an additional two decades in the Air Force Reserves. Ron was stationed in Guam during the height of the Vietnam War and later become a distinguished Veteran of Desert Storm. His commitment concluded in an honorable discharge in 1991 as a Staff Sergeant from Rickenbacker Air Force Base.
Ron was preceded in death by his wife Sherry (Wolfe/Brown) Shoemaker and is survived by his three children: Rob (Danielle) Twedt of Minnesota, Jean (Lee) Wetmore of Worthington, and Rhonda Logue of Columbus. He was a grandfather to four grandchildren: Wyatt and MacKenzie Twedt, and Chelsea and Kevin Logue.
Ron is also survived by his brothers Timothy (Carol) Shoemaker, Joseph (Annette) Shoemaker, of Chillicothe. Duane Shoemaker of Columbus and one Sister Bernadine (Buffy) Howard and her partner Jerry Holbrook.
Military graveside services, conducted by the Ross Co. Veterans Honor Guard, will be held November 4, 2023, at 11:00 am, in Huntington Township Cemetery.