Ronald C. Peterson, 72, of Union Mills, passed away on Monday, August 3, 2015 at his home.
Ronald was born in La Porte, IN, on January 30, 1943 to Robert C. and Merna (Keil) Peterson. He graduated the last graduating class of Union Mills High School in 1962.
On June 19, 1965, he married Karron S. Boyd, together they shared 50 years of marriage. Surviving are his wife, Karron Peterson of Union Mills; his beloved daughters, Tammy (Greg) Wright of Union Mills and Tricia Poort of Michigan City; 5 grandchildren, Jordan Wright, Brittany (Stephen, Jr.) Ames, Morgan Wright, Brandon and Dylan Poort; his mother, Merna Peterson; sister, Julie (Jim) Simpson; and several nieces, nephews, and many friends. Ron was preceded in death by his father, Robert "Pete" Peterson.
Ronald was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Union Mills, UM Conservation Club, Operating Engineers Local 150, Kingsbury Masonic Lodge 222, and the American Legion Post 295.
Ronald served honorably in the Army Reserves and in 2004 he retired from Woodruff and Sons Construction after over 25 years of service. He enjoyed working in his garden and tending his flowers. He enjoyed attending his grandchildren's many activities, golfing, and playing cards with his friends.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 AM Thursday, August 6, 2015 at Bethel Presbyterian Church, 110 E. Hamilton St., Union Mills with Pastor John Beehler officiating. Interment will follow at Union Mills Cemetery at a later date.
A time of visitation will be held from 3-8 PM on Wednesday, August 5, 2015 at Cutler Funeral Home and Cremation Center and from 10 AM until the time of service at the church on Thursday.
Memorial contributions may be directed to South Central Girls Basketball, Softball Programs, the Unity Foundation-Mill Pond Park Fund.
Condolences may be shared with the family online at www.cutlerfuneralhome.com.