Ron Anderson, 69, of 5413 Lakeside Drive, Celina, OH, died 6:22 P.M. Sunday, August 12, 2007, at Saint Rita’s Medical Center, Lima, OH. 

He was born February 26, 1938, in St.Marys, OH, the son of Ben and Evelyn (Williamson) Anderson. 

He first married Elaine Keele. She survives in St.Marys. He then married Doris Kelch, and she survives at the residence. 

He is survived by:

· Son,  Brett Anderson of Troy, OH

· Son,  Craig Anderson of New Bremen, OH

· Son,  Kipp Anderson of Columbus, OH

· Step-daughter,  Marlene (Larry) Albers of Ft. Loramie, OH

· Step-daughter, Brenda Marchal of Rockford, OH

· Step-Son,  Fred (Rachel) Kelch of Celina, OH

· Step-Son, Mark (Kim) Kelch of Holland, OH

· 13 grandchildren

· 6 great-grandchildren 

He was preceded in death by his parents. 

Ron was a 1956 graduate of St.Marys Memorial High School. He attended Capital University. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force.  Ron retired from the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company after 35 years of service.  

He was an active member of American Legion Post 323 in St.Marys, where he was past commander and past district commander. He was a member of Eagles Lodge 767 in St.Marys and the South Shore Sportsmans’ Club. 

He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church in St.Marys.