Ronald Lee Anderson, 61, of Churubusco, passed away at 2:18 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2015, at his home in Eel River Township.
Anderson was born on May 25, 1953, in Garrett, a son of William O. and Esther (Pippenger) Anderson. He spent his formative years in Eel River Township, and graduated from Carroll High School in 1971.
He was employed at Dana Corp., Fort Wayne and Churubusco, and retired after more than 30 years of service.
The surviving relatives include mother, Esther Anderson of Churubusco; two children, Todd (Carmen) Anderson and April (Richard) Owens both of Churubusco; two sisters, Pat (Tim) Wilkins and Becky (Jim) McLaughlin both of Churubusco; four grandchildren, Alyssa Anderson, Colton Anderson, Kaylee Owens, and Makenna Owens all of Churubusco.
He was preceded in death by his father William O. Anderson.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday at Sheets & Childs Funeral Home, Churubusco, with Rev. Paul D. White, pastor of Churubusco Church of the Nazarene, officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Sheets & Childs Funeral Home from 2 p.m. to 8 p. m. Monday, or one hour prior to the service Tuesday morning.
Burial will be in the Eel River Cemetery, Allen County.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be directed to his grandchildren’s education fund c/o Todd or April.