Ronnie Dean Neanen, Sr.

RONNIE DEAN NEANEN, SR., age 71, of New Paris, Ohio died Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Reid Hospital in Richmond, Indiana. Born on April 26, 1939 in Richmond, Indiana, he was the son of the late Ralph W. & Adonna V. (Cox) Neanen. Ronnie graduated in 1957 from Jefferson High School. Ronnie had worked as a Hod Carrier for Keller & Sons for 17 years. Ronnie was a Preble County Farmer his whole life. Ronnie was one of the first Trustees of Northwest Fire & Ambulance and served on the board for 20 years. Ronnie was on the Preble County Pork Festival Board for four years. Member of the Preble county Farm Discussion Group for several years. Member of the National Trail Boosters Club for many years. Member of the First United Methodist Church in Richmond, Indiana. Ronnie loved collecting toy tractors and enjoyed watching NASCAR and cheered any driver in a Chevy.

Survived by his wife of 53 years, Joyce Ann (Keller) Neanen of New Paris, Ohio; children, Ron "Bud" D. & Cindy Neanen, Jr. of Eaton, Ohio, Dana & Dave Anderson of New Paris, Ohio, Susan & Joe Zurwell of New Paris, Ohio and Jodi Neanen of New Paris, Ohio; grandchildren, Jessica Shepherd, Sadie Creech, Maggie Neanen, Gerrit Anderson and Joey Zurwell, Jr.; great grandchildren, Bailey Shepherd, Sydnie Stewart, Reghan Creech, Jackson Creech and Lucas Creech; numerous family and friends.

Funeral Service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at Barnes Funeral Home, 109 West Main Street, New Paris, Ohio 45347 with Pastor Pam Cook officiating. Interment will be held at Spring Lawn Cemetery in New Paris, Ohio.

Family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Friday, August 13, 2010 and from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 14, 2010 at the funeral home.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Northwest Fire & Emergency Squad, 135 N. Washington Street, New Paris, Ohio 45347. Online Condolences may be sent to the family via the website at www.barnesfuneralhome.com