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Ronald L. "Ron" Ellis

June 2, 1935 — January 6, 2025

Centerville

Ronald L. "Ron" Ellis

RONALD L. “RON” ELLIS, age 89, of Centerville, passed away on January 6, 2024. He was born in Dayton, Ohio, on June 2, 1935, the son of Varoe Ellis and Irmadel (Pratt) Landis.

Ron graduated with his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati and later received his MBA from Xavier University. He spent his career working from the bottom up from GM/Delco in Dayton. Ron was a faithful member of the Christ United Methodist Church in Kettering and was active with the Sertoma Service Group. Ron’s quick wit, intellect, kindness and generosity will be greatly missed.

Ron leaves behind his beloved wife of 64 years, Rachel (Morris) Ellis; children, Ronda (Kevin) Brouwer and Steve (Denise) Ellis; grandchildren, Brittany Bouwer (Kevin Cornett), Cori (Jarrod) Pollock, Benjamin Ellis and Sarah Ellis, along with two brothers, Jerry (Peggy) Ellis and Fred (Connie) Ellis.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

A celebration of Ron’s life will be held on Friday, January 17, 2025 beginning at 1:00pm in the Christ United Methodist Church, 3440 Shroyer Road, Kettering.

The WESTBROCK FUNERAL HOME of Kettering is serving the family. 

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Celebration of Life

Friday, January 17, 2025

Starts at 1:00 pm (Eastern time)

Christ United Methodist Church

3440 Shroyer Road, Kettering, OH 45429

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